A childhood friend (not super close, I see her maybe 3-4 times a year) is having her wedding on a cruise - just close friends and family. I didn't receive a STD so I assumed I wasn't invited, which is fine. I wouldn't be able to go anyway. I wasn't offended, we're not that close. However, last week I received an invitation to her bridal shower. I don't think there is anything informal before or after the actual wedding. I really feel uncomfortable and now I'm offended and really don't want to attend. If you choose to have a small intimate ceremony, that is fine but you don't get to have a huge shower. Am I wrong?
ETA: A friend received an STD/the wedding is a 4 day cruise in May, so I would hope she would give people some notice. Haven't heard anything about a before/after shindig and I don't know of any other mutual friends that would be in the same boat (sorry, bad joke). Just wanted to make sure I wasn't alone! Thanks, ladies! I most likely won't go and make up some lame excuse.
