My son will be married in a city 5 hours from our home. the small group of acquaintances that would be included in a gift shower are not going to travel for the wedding. Etiquette says they must get a wedding invite. That seems to call for 2 gifts, whether they attend or not. I don't want to ask that of people who havent seen my son in years!! Could I issue a 'verbal ' wedding invitation at the shower to all attendees, or should there be a 'get acqainted tea/brunch (without gifts) to meet the bride-elect and send wedding invitations ?
thanks
Etiquette Now
WEDDING ETIQUETTE EXPERT
Apr 22, 2005, 1:14 PM
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Re: [dianeshanks] wedding shower or get -acquainted tea
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Dear Wedding Shower,
Actually, parents should not be involved in any way in hosting a shower for their children. Plus, only those invited to the wedding can be invited to the shower. So, it would be best to have the 'get acquainted' tea without the gifts.
wedding shower or get -acquainted tea
