Isn't it proper etiquette to send a Bridal Shower Invitation to the MOG even if she lives out of state? I am the MOG and very disappointed and hurt that I have not been included. I was going to send a gift dispite the fact that I was not included, but refrained. I told my Son that I should be invited to all of the Bridal Showers because it is not only correct, but it truly hurts my feelings to be excluded. Now, I have received an invitation for the Bride's 2nd Shower, BUT there was a piece of paper added to the card pretty much dictating how to wrap your package and wanting you to bring gift cards requesting that you chose from the various stores of registration. I was going to send something from the registered store, but the way the paper was phrased upset me and I purchased something else. I have not yet sent it, should I return it and go with their dictation of the list?
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WEDDING ETIQUETTE EXPERT
Jul 8, 2007, 8:56 PM
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Re: [Groom'sMother] Should MOG be invited to Bridal Showers?
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Dear MOG,
It sounds as if they do not know what is proper and don't realize that knowing proper etiquette helps prevent others from hurt feelings. We do try, but so many feel that etiquette is too stuffy and they really don't need to follow it, as it doesn't have anything to do with their lives.
So...yes. You should have been sent invitations to all pre-wedding parties. There are times, though, that some showers are just with friends. Those showers are completely different, but you should have been notified why you weren't involved.
They shouldn't have had more than 2 showers. Gift cards shouldn't have been mentioned--yikes! But, what to do with this???
Well, it may be best to just let this go. I doubt that they did all of this intentionally to hurt you. It just seems that they just don't know any better.
Choosing a gift you want to give is completely appropriate. Thank you!
Should MOG be invited to Bridal Showers?
