I am hosting a bridal shower for my husbands niece at her grandmothers home (I live out of town and grandma agreed to this) Grandma has requested that there be no children at the shower because one of the bride's cousins is hard to control. Well when I told the bride this she emailed me back saying that she was wondering if there could be an exeption for her cousin since she is going to be the flower girl. The grandma still says no children. I am stuck in a hard spot I was wondering if there is any etiquette on this matter. Thank you.
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WEDDING ETIQUETTE EXPERT
Jul 3, 2007, 4:34 PM
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Re: [Dearaunt] children at bridal shower
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Dear Dearaunt,
Actually, family shouldn't be involved at all, because it appears self serving. Family will typically try to garner as many gifts for family as possible. A friend of the couple should host. But if you feel that you must host this, please try to host this as politely as possible--no more than 35 guests and only those invited to the wedding invited to the shower.
It is impolite to state that no children are invited on the invitation. This will have to be something you inform guests when they RSVP. Inviting the flower child is not obligatory. But, it would be best to inform the mother of the child about the grandmother's preference so she understands why the little girl is not invited.
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