I am hosting the bridal shower for my best friend's wedding. This is her second marriage, first wedding and she would like her shower to be a personal shower - she and the groom recently bought a house and even her Christmas gifts were practical. The problem we are encountering is who to invite. My mother recently threw a bridal shower and only half the invited guests came (About 3/4 RSVP'd yes). When I asked my friend for a guest list, she mentioned only 10 females - adding males, her guest list doubles. I would prefer a slightly larger guest list as some of the games I'd like to plan would be more fun with more people. My question: What is a couple's shower and is it okay to throw a personal couple's shower? I am told it is wrong to invite men to a personal bridal shower (even the groom) - would a couple's shower fix that problem?
Nancy Tucker
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Jan 2, 2005, 12:45 PM
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A personal shower with male invited guests would not be an acceptable option in this case. Ask your friend to reconsider the guest list...anyone invited to the wedding can also be invited to the shower. If that is not an option then you have no option but to go with her 10 guests as requested. A couples shower will end up with more practical gifts. You could have a theme of lawn and garden, bath and kitchen, etc. but not personal for a couples shower. Nancy Tucker President of Weddings Beautiful US http://www.weddingsbeautiful.com
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I agree with Nancy. A personal couples shower would not be appropriate. In this instance, it would be best to opt for a something more informal such as the garden party or cookout that was suggested. Good luck!
personal shower, couple's shower?
