My daughter has had an engagement party where she received many lovely gifts, I would like to plan a bridal shower, but this will have to be done in a catering hall since there are many people that have to be included. I read your response about family members not hosting the bridal shower, but the costs would prohitive for any of the girls in the bridal party to afford. All of the same people who attended the engagement party will be invited to the shower, and of course to the wedding. Is this overkill? I want this to be a wonderful day not a burden to anyone. Also is it rude to invite people to the shower and not the wedding? Thank you
First, just so you're aware, engagement parties are not typically gift giving events.
Bridal showers are optional. If there is no one unrelated who can comfortably host a shower then the shower can be eliminated. However, not everyone invited to the wedding needs to be invited to the shower. This is supposed to be an intimate gathering of those closest to the couple.
Step back and see if a friend or bridesmaid wishes to host a small shower for your daughter. It doesn't have to be held at a catering hall. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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My daughter has had an engagement party where she received many lovely gifts, I would like to plan a bridal shower, but this will have to be done in a catering hall since there are many people that have to be included. I read your response about family members not hosting the bridal shower, but the costs would prohitive for any of the girls in the bridal party to afford. All of the same people who attended the engagement party will be invited to the shower, and of course to the wedding. Is this overkill? I want this to be a wonderful day not a burden to anyone. Also is it rude to invite people to the shower and not the wedding? Thank you 
