What if no one shows up?

You should start getting RSVPs soon and that will tell you there.

Showers in my opinion are fun but nowhere near a wedding, if these people had legit reason they couldn't come to the shower, that doesn't mean they won't be at the wedding.

Showers are somewhat more 'last minute' and employers are more likely to give the time off for a wedding over a shower and if someone is sick you truly truly truly can not help that.

A lot of people can't take time off for both. I often have to skip showers because taking the two dates off is usually a no go for me. And honestly, a lot of people don't like showers. That doesn't at all mean they didn't want to go or don't care about you or will ghost your wedding. Don't stress too much.

With your shower, how far in advance were invitations sent out? Also, did you require guests to RSVP to your shower? I feel your wedding will be different since people will know way in advance and will have to RSVP. Are you having a large or small wedding?

We are inviting 250 and I do worry a little about how many people will attend - over 50% are OOT and I really have no clue how many will come. Reading other boards on here I've realized that literally no matter what happens, it just doesn't matter. FH and I will be married, and worst case scenario the officiant doesn't show up, we will have a party with whoever is there and go to the courthouse the next week.

Also since other guests sent gifts it means they were thinking about you and with you in spirit, it's not like they didn't care or forgot about it or something. Don't worry about your hostess, it's one of the risks someone takes on by hosting. I'm sure she/they were happy to do it for you and are only worried about you and your feelings! If it makes you feel better, get your hostess a nice gift to compensate for some of the effort and money spent.

I honestly don't worry at all! We are inviting 200, and with so many being OOT family I am pretty sure that no more then 75 will attend... and that is great! We are getting married, whoever wants to join us will have fun but I'm not worried about how many decide to!

Agree with @Future Mrs. In fact my oldest daughter will be going from my wedding to her junior prom and missing the reception. I didn't plan it that way but the school changed from the normal weekend to an earlier one after I'd booked and paid my venue deposit

I think most brides have this fear. I know I did. My wedding was the week before Christmas at a destination location. Most people still came.

A shower isn't the same as a wedding. People skip showers all the time because of work or family obligations. People will take time off for weddings. I think you'll be fine.

I only had 16 in attendance for my shower, over 35 were invited. It happens! People prioritize a wedding much much more over a shower!

I have the same fear as most of my family is out of town and out of country. But as long as you have a few friends, parents (if they are able to attend) and other family you are closed to, that's all that matters.

Thanks everyone that made me feel better! At the end of the day, marrying my FH is all that matters!

Didn't the hostesses realize that only 2 guests were attending before the day of the shower?

My family is throwing a shower for me but scheduled it for a Sat afternoon. I foresee A LOT of my friends not being able to make it (between weekend campers n vacations). It is what it is. Felt a little weird about it initially but it's all good!

No rsvps were used for the shower but yes she did realize but didn't know what to do about it. My invites are out and I should be getting rsvps back any day now!

Idk why my avatar isn't showing up, I've had a picture of pink roses since I joined about a year ago