I am the MOG, son and bride to be live 6 hours away, and I was wondering if SOG could host a shower in my home for the bride. It would be very small luncheon for the female relatives who live close to me. SOG lives an hour away from the family and the distance would be a hardship for my elderly aunt (she is going to the wedding though). SOG would do all the planning and invitations etc. but would just use my home. Does this sound alright? If not, I could just invite everyone over for a get to know you lunch and not make it a shower.
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No advice yet?
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Have you looked through the previous posts? We've answered similar questions in the past. Plus, what is an SOG anyway? Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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Sister of Groom I have looked through the posts but didn't find anything similar to my story.
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Actually, there are dozens of posts about this. Family shouldn't host unless that person is also an attendant. There is no way of getting around that rule. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
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The sister of the groom (my son) is a bridesmaid in the wedding. I know that family members such as myself (MOG) shouldn't organize a shower but I would only allow the shower to take place in my home which is closer to the relatives than my daughter's house. The sister of the groom would do all the planning/invites etc. I would not do anything but provide the place. This is still not acceptable?
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It would still appear as if you are hosting since the party is at your home.
All of these guests would also have to be guests to the wedding. So, please ask your daughter to make sure they are before inviting them to a shower. This should also be a small, intimate party. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
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