Who’s Who on the Bridal Shower Guest List

When you get married, you may at times find it difficult to understand the moral boundaries involved in many aspects of marriage. The bridal shower is like that. Many newlyweds are left with no doubt as to the proper procedures to follow when planning a wedding or a wedding invitation. In addition, the proper role of different guests in the list may be confusing. With a few simple six rules, however, you are guaranteed to have a memorable and appropriate wedding shower. Who Holds The Bridal Shower? A maid or a gentleman of honor, and not a bridesmaid, usually hosts a wedding shower. However, it is acceptable for another close friend of the bride or groom to take responsibility. For the most part, it is considered unacceptable that a close relative of the bride, such as his mother or his siblings, would throw a wedding shower. This is because it makes it seem like the family is looking for gifts. However, in some parts of the world, it is customary for a close relative to throw a wedding shower. In addition, if the bride has no other person to arrange for the occasion, it may be appropriate for the mother or sister to do the ceremony. Family members should, however, strive to be as involved as possible. It is never considered acceptable for a bride to throw herself on her shower. At one point, the bride's co-workers also decided to throw a wedding shower. A group of co-workers or just one co-worker may handle the shower. In terms of etiquette, this is perfectly acceptable. Just make sure you limit the guest list to coworkers. Inviting friends and family to a wedding shower hosted by coworkers is a daunting task. Who should be invited to the Bridal Shower? You can invite anyone you want to your wedding shower. Your guest list should definitely include your mom, your future mother-in-law, and your maid or honorary matron. If the bride or groom has a stepmother, they should be invited as well. Traditionally, the bridal shower involves women only. However, integrated wedding showers are gaining popularity. This is the decision you have to make when creating your guest list. Usually, brides invite their immediate family members to attend their wedding showers. They also invite all female members of the bridal party, and male members when the bridal shower is held, with other close relatives. Close friends are invited to the bridal shower. As a sixth rule, only people who are invited to the wedding themselves should be invited to the bridal shower. It is foolish to invite someone into the shower without inviting him to the wedding, as it implies that he is only interested in receiving his gifts. It is not expected, however, that you will invite everyone who will be present for the wedding. Yes, bridal showers are very different - you are not expected to invite coworkers to your wedding, even if they are throwing you a bridal shower. If you are having trouble deciding who will invite you to your wedding shower and who is not, consider your list of wedding guests. First, get rid of all the ladies the bride doesn't even know directly, like the wives of male friends. Next, separate the people who were invited to the wedding simply because they were “appropriate,” but not intimately acquainted with the bride. This may include distant relatives or female friends of the bride's parents. What if there will be more than one Bridal Shower? If you will be having more than one bridal shower, mothers, single mothers, and children of women on both sides, as well as the maid of honor, should be invited to all showers. However, none of these women should be expected to give a gift for each shower. In addition, the siblings of the groom should have the option of choosing to go to only one bathroom. Any other guests should only be invited to one of the showers. If you choose to invite someone for more than one shower, be sure to make it clear that the person is not expected to bring a gift regularly.