I am in a rather unique situation (I think). I am having the wedding ceremony outdoors, inviting only family, my best friend, and my fiance's best friend. The following day we are to have a special service at our church to bless our marriage with the congregation and anyone else who I would like to be there invited to attend. My maid of honor (best friend) wants to throw a bridal shower for me and is requesting a guest list. Would it be poor ettiquette to invite the people who are to be at the church for the blessing to the shower, or should I disappoint my best friend by not having a shower at all, since only our families will be witnessing the vows?
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Re: [abbyarch] Bridal shower for belssing of marriage?
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Dear Blessed,
You have good instincts. The blessing of your vows is actually a vow renewal because you will be already married. So, no shower. Only those invited to the wedding, your actual wedding, should be invited to the shower.
Your situation is not so uncommon these days. There are a number of people doing this. So, you may want to read through a few of the posts.
It may be better to just host your wedding in the church instead of just having your marriage blessed. It will be so much easier to plan.
Bridal shower for belssing of marriage?
