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bridal shower etiquette

#1 groomsmom

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My son is getting married in Ohio, where his fiancee is from.

All our family and friends are in NJ, NY and Florida. Is it in poor taste to invite them to the bridal shower in Ohio even though it's highly unlikely they will attend? We'll be lucky if we can just get them to attend the wedding. I don't want to exclude anyone, yet I don't want them to think they're just getting an invitation just so they'll send a gift. What is the proper thing to do?

#2 Guest_WeddingPlanner_*

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A shower is a much more informal occassion than a wedding. It really doesn't make a lot of sense to invite people who you know can not make it. Generally speaking, people will not go the same kind of lengths to attend wedding shower as they will a wedding.

If there are a few out of town people who you think may be able to attend, call them and let them know date. They will likely indicate whether or not they will be able to attend.

If you are still feeling uncomfortable about not inviting certain people, mail them an invitation and include a personal note expressing an understanding for those who may not attend due to distance.

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