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Candy
Dedicated May 2018

How far in advance do I have a bridal shower

Candy, on May 15, 2017 at 6:39 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 16

One of my bm' s is asking about setting up a bridal shower but I'm not sure when is too soon or too late to have it I know I still have plenty of time , the big day is May of 2018

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Latest activity by AshleeC423, on May 16, 2017 at 9:49 PM
  • The Trap Selena
    Master March 2016
    The Trap Selena ·
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    It's usually 2-3 months beforehand.

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  • Jessica
    Expert June 2017
    Jessica ·
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    The ones I've been to were about 2 months before... Mine is 3 weeks before. Which is too soon for me because I still have alot to do for the wedding... but Im making it work.

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  • muriel
    Champion June 2018
    muriel ·
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    Generally speaking, two months to two weeks before the wedding.

    The reality is that you have to be flexible for what works for the host, the bride and the guests.

    If the bride lives away from her hometown and family is hosting, they may want to time the shower for a weekend when she will be in town for another reason, so she doesn't have to schedule another trip.

    If the bride is a student, you want to stay away from mid-terms of finals.

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  • Addison
    Super June 2017
    Addison ·
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    My FMIL hosted one for me around the one-year mark of us being engaged to celebrate that, and my mom/bridesmaids hosted one three months from our wedding date. I think it's more about what works for everyone's schedules!

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  • KitandKaboodle
    Master November 2016
    KitandKaboodle ·
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    It's solely up to you. We were completely finished with all the planning in August. We got married November 26th. My first shower was October 15 which was given by my office. The second one was on Halloween hosted by my bridesmatrons. The third and final one (couples) was November 5 hosted by my family.

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  • Rachel
    Expert June 2017
    Rachel ·
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    My mum had my shower on May 6th for a June 24th wedding.

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  • Jillian
    Master June 2019
    Jillian ·
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    Doesn't really matter. I went to an October shower for a march wedding because they were scared of bad weather/the holidays. Typically the ones I've been to are around the 2-3 month mark.

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  • J. Snow
    Super September 2017
    J. Snow ·
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    My shower is June 24th but my wedding is September. My bridesmaids are putting together the shower and the date works for them since some are out town/state and they're throwing me a bachelorette party in August. I told them it was fine with me.

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  • michelle d
    VIP January 2018
    michelle d ·
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    They are doing mine 3 months ahead because the wedding is three weeks after Christmas and they want to avoid holiday issues.

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  • MrsLabrec
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    MrsLabrec ·
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    My shower is Aug. 12 about 2 months before my wedding.

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  • Kelly
    Super September 2017
    Kelly ·
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    Mine is about 6 weeks before the wedding.

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  • Rebecca
    Super September 2017
    Rebecca ·
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    Mine will be about 2 1/2 months beforehand!

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  • Gabrielle
    Dedicated July 2017
    Gabrielle ·
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    Mine was exactly 3 months before my wedding. I appreciated the extra time to put away all of our gifts!

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  • Candy
    Dedicated May 2018
    Candy ·
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    Thanks everyone that is exactly what I was planning, end of February or beginning of March

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  • TheeOne2Love
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    TheeOne2Love ·
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    Mine is Nov 4th my wedding is Dec 31st.

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  • AshleeC423
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    AshleeC423 ·
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    There's no 'set' rules, mine was exactly 2 weeks before the wedding

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