I apologize if this is a repeat question, but I have gone back 5 pages and have not seen my exact question addressed. I was hoping to throw a Cocktail party/couple's shower for a dear friend and her fiance who will be married in December, although the wedding will be "family only". I understand that it is inappropriate to invite people who are not invited to the wedding, but none of us will be invited to the wedding. However, many of our friends have expressed an interest in having a celebration of some sort. I was wondering if this would be appropriate since the invitation will reflect "no gifts, please", making it so that it does not appear as a gift-grabbing event. We merely want to celebrate their upcoming marriage. It appears as if the majority of those who would be invited already know that the wedding is for immediate family only. Thanks in advance for your response.
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Aug 29, 2007, 2:24 PM
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Re: [leahpeah] Couples shower for a family only wedding
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Dear Leahpeah,
Thank you for doing your research. The most proper event would be a reception after the wedding. This, of course, could be a no gift event. But, it wouldn't be appropriate to list this on the invitations.
Couples shower for a family only wedding
