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Bridal Party Question.....PLEASE HELP!

leasajleasaj member
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I am getting married where I currently live (VA),  My family lives 8 hours away in PA.  My sister wants to throw me a bridal shower back in PA and wants to invite many cousins & family members who aren't going to be invited to the wedding.  I know etiquette says that you're not supposed to invite ppl to a shower unless they are getting an invite to the wedding.  My sister says that ppl around there wouldn't be able to attend EVEN if they got an invite and should be included.  What do you think?!?
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Re: Bridal Party Question.....PLEASE HELP!

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    trix1223trix1223 member
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    edited December 2011
    No, you don't invite anyone to prewedding parties who are not getting an invitation to the wedding.
    "Trix, it's what they/our parents wanted. Why so judgemental? And why is your wedding date over a year and a half ago? And why do you not have a groom's name? And why have you posted over 12,000 posts? And why do you always say mean things to brides?" palegirl146
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    Amt2109Amt2109
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    edited December 2011

    I'm also in the position where my family won't be able to travel for our wedding (though its not really traditional for us to throw showers for each other)... heres my two cents.

    If you want to involve your family, have a 'reception'/party out there with them, where they can meet and greet with you and your then husband, offer their congratulations and - *if they so wish* gifts (but you mention this nowhere).

    IMO, having a shower with the family at home feels a little gift grabby... I'd feel obligated to bring/send a gift - and these family members seem not as close?

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    kgorman307kgorman307 member
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    edited December 2011
    Send your sister your wedding guest list and tell her she needs to ONLY invite people who are on the list. No exceptions.
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