I'm having two bridal showers. One in the town where I grew up (where my family is) and one in Wilmington where I live/work & where my fiance grew up. My wedding is going to be in Wilmington. Family/friends are throwing me two showers because a lot of the older family won't be able to travel. My question/concern is about the shower in Wilmington. My future MIL doesn't want any of her family invited to the shower because they had a falling out a few years ago and nobody really stays in touch anymore. She said it would be like not talking to them for two years and then asking them to bring us a gift. Which, I agree. I'm not worried about the gifts. It seems odd that she doesn't want to see them at a shower but wants to invite them to the wedding. Who is usually invited to the shower? Is it everyone or only select people. MIL said she thought it was only the closest friends/family. I get invited to showers all the time for family I haven't seen in years.