This is my second marriage, my fiancée's first. His mother's friends wonderful though they are thought it would be a good idea to have a bridal shower for me. So about 3 weeks ago they got addresses from me and sent out invitations. Now, 2 days before the shower they are asking if anyone has replied to me. So I have to go through guest list and find out who is coming. What a heart breaker it is to find out that out of 29 people whom you have invited including your bridesmaids and Maid of Honor that 5 people will be attending. Those 5 people include your Mom, Sister, Grandmother, Niece, and a co-worker. I had to find that out myself. I had to make those phone calls and ask everyone if they will be coming. My fiancée and I already have a house and we have lived together for 4 years, did we really need a shower?
Most of my family will not even be coming to the wedding. I feel off about not having more family there. I have already tried to explain my position to my soon to be MIL but nothing seems to help. What to do? Any ideas?