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TEFtoW
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Two bridal showers? Isn't that wrong?

TEFtoW, on February 15, 2017 at 8:55 AM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 31

So my MOH is wanting to throw me a bridal shower at a local winery. She hasn't put any money into yet but is really looking forward to planning it because she loves throwing parties of any kind. Well last week my FMIL said she was going to plan a bridal shower for me at the same winery. I told her I...

So my MOH is wanting to throw me a bridal shower at a local winery. She hasn't put any money into yet but is really looking forward to planning it because she loves throwing parties of any kind. Well last week my FMIL said she was going to plan a bridal shower for me at the same winery. I told her I would have my MOH call her and they could plan it together. My FMIL said she doesn't want to do that, she wants to plan it and my MOH can throw another shower for just friends. But isn't it against etiquette to have two showers? Shouldn't family and friends be included at the same function? I'm not sure what I should do, if anything to handle this situation. I really don't want to disappoint my MOH and I also don't want to force the issue with my FMIL. I'm coming here first for some honest advice before talking to either of them about it again.

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  • Ashredunn
    Savvy September 2017
    Ashredunn ·
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    My FSIL wanted to throw one for me as well as my MOH. One will be for friends and my family and then the other will be for my FH family! Not a big deal just don't invite the same people to both!

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  • M
    Super May 2016
    Mal-Pal ·
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    Girl no.

    I literally had 5 showers with 0 guest overlap because I am from one town, DH is from another, we live in an entirely different city, my mom's family couldn't come to the one in my hometown (they're from about an hour away) and wanted to throw one and my work wanted to throw a shower. The only person other than us who came to multiples was my mom.

    It was exhausting and I don't recommend it but 2 is fine. I felt like it looked greedy at first but then when I started to say no people got their feelings hurt. Let's just say my white shower dress got some wear.

    ETA: Where I'm from if you bring a gift to the shower you don't bring one to the wedding so we had very few gifts at the actual wedding which was obviously fine. Smiley smile

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  • SappySap
    Dedicated April 2017
    SappySap ·
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    I had 2 showers, because my mom lives in CA and she threw a bridal shower with all her friends in CA that are coming to the wedding, then my MOH threw me a shower in Charlotte ( where we live) just for my friends. I think as long as you dont invite the same people for both of the showers it would be ok, so I would just make sure you check with both of them who they are inviting and make sure they don't overlap so people don't feel like they need to bring you 2 gifts.

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  • Nicole
    VIP November 2017
    Nicole ·
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    If they want to both throw you a shower, it's fine. I would split the guest list so people are not invited to both.

    But, if they are having them at the same location you could bring it up again about doing the showers together. It might save them both some money on rental fees and stuff.

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  • TIFFANY
    Super July 2017
    TIFFANY ·
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    So im having two showers but maybe three. so my moh is throwing one here in stl then my fmil is throwing one in st.joe, mo for my kc and st.joe family and then i hear my aunt wants to throw one for me in kc. i think it is a little much but i would never take this special moment from them

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  • Babybunnies
    Expert August 2014
    Babybunnies ·
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    I had two. The only overlap was between VIPs (my mom, my fmil, one bridesmaid). Both sets of hosts really wanted to throw one and were planning to invite different sets of wedding guests, so having two made each one more manageable.

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
    Lynnie ·
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    You can definitely have multiple showers, but it does feel a little weird that they would be in the same location (specific venue and geographical area)! Typically couples have multiple showers because their families live in different states!

    https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-ideas/showers-and-parties/bridal-shower-etiquette

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  • Celia Milton
    Celia Milton ·
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    IN THEORY, relatives shouldn't throw showers; isn't it possible to do just one? It seems excessive, especially in the same location.

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  • Katherine
    VIP June 2017
    Katherine ·
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    Yup, 2 is fine! I'm having one for my friends thrown by my MOH and one for family/my mom's friends hosted by her friend. Different guest lists, except for VIPs and bridal party members. Most of the VIPs and BP are OOT, so I wanted them to have their choice of dates.

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  • lyla
    Master July 2017
    lyla ·
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    I had a friend who had FIVE bridal showers. Yes, FIVE! My mom tried to force me to do the same thing.

    2 is fine if you have different guests lists though (moms, best friends, sisters can come to both).

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  • Rachel DellaPorte
    Rachel DellaPorte ·
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    Technically, you're not involved with either shower, so while it's better to throw one shower that includes every important person in your life, your FMIL isn't willing to do that. You can't force her, and you shouldn't even be involved, so, it is what it is. Some brides have four showers -- friends, family, coworkers, and church people. It's no reflection on you, so let it go and consider yourself a lucky lady.

    Your biggest worry is sending out lots of thank you cards.

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