My mother invited people I don't know to my bridal shower

Lettie30

When my mom said she wanted to host a bridal shower for me I was so excited.  She talked to me several times to get my input about what I wanted.  And I gave her a list of the people to invite.  However, she sent invitations to over 60 people that I had no intention of inviting to the wedding.  Half of these people are friends of my mom and I have never met them.  I found this out well after the invitations were sent.  Actually, I just found out a few minutes ago and the shower is this weekend.  How do I handle this?  Am I now obligated to invite these people to my wedding?  It was supposed to be a small intimate wedding in Vegas.  Any advice is appreciated.

Manwaithiel

It's your mother's problem. If these people start asking about where their invitations are, your mother gets to be the one to tell them that she invited them to give you gifts at your shower but didn't have room at the wedding.

It's her party, her friends. You don't need to get involved.

ajroark

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[QUOTE]It's your mother's problem. If these people start asking about where their invitations are, your mother gets to be the one to tell them that she invited them to give you gifts at your shower but didn't have room at the wedding. It's her party, her friends. You don't need to get involved.
Posted by Manwaithiel[/QUOTE]

This exactly. This is her mistake so she should be the one who deals with the aftermath.

Lettie30

Wow, thanks!  This takes a load off my shoulders.  I'm really stressed out right now and this just about sent me over the edge.  So, if anyone at the bridal shower later calls me to find out about an invite to the wedding I'm just going to refer them to my mother!  Why didn't I think of that?  Whew!