Bridal shower question....

ileanasanz

My bridal shower is this saturday and I'm so excited for it!!!  I have 2 questions.....Should I arrive at the beginning and greet guests as they come or show up a little late for most people to be there? I didn't do any of the planning and most of it is a surprise for me. (i only know date and location)

Also, does FI come to shower at all? Not sure what the etiquette is for that....

TIA!

FutureMrsFezz

I got to mine at the time it said for the guests to be there.  So some people were there others I greeted.  I don't think it really matters. 

And my H didn't go to my shower at all.  Again, that's probably up to you and him, there is really no reason for him to go.

WeAreGs

I think you can show up either way... I would probably show up a LITTLE later... maybe like 15 minutes... just to make some what of an entrance lol

And for FI, it is up to you and him. Some don't go, but others I know show up for maybe some games that they are included in or to be there while you open gifts. Either way... I think my FI would dread going to the shower but I want him to lol

djoann958

My daughter's bridal shower was this past weekend. As the bridedsmaids, my mom, sister and I decorated the restaurant, my daughter stayed at her grandparent's house. Once all the guests arrived, we called her to come to the restaurant. That way she got to come in and see everyone seated and all the decor in place. It was perfect!

abell

I think that how djoann described her daughter's arrival is perfect.  Also, I would add that it would be nice for your fi (if he wants to) to come by and say hi to everyone and take a few pictures with you.  As the years go by, you will look back at those pictures and smile!

dewreb

Will everyone at the shower know at least a few other people there? If not, I'd make sure to be there to greet people and introduce them to others. If they will all know others there, then I'd say you can go either way! (At all the bridal showers I've ever been to, the bride was there greeting people...but I'm not from South Florida, so maybe that's not the norm).

michimich810

I was in the same boat as you. I knew the date and time. FI drove to the place and I arrived 15 minutes after the guests arrived. I greeted everyone 10 mins after I walked in. FI came at gift time. I'm not good with being in front of people and having them watch me do things. He gladly came, ate lunch, and we opened gifts together. We then said our thank yous and we'll see you in March speech.

ileanasanz

Thanks ladies!!! Very helpful

vleon17

I was there when it said for guests to arrive because there were some people who didn't know each other and I didn't want them to feel awkward. My FI only went to set up and came as everyone was leaving. My dad him and my unlce all went to the sports grill to detox from all the girlyness. It really is up to you and what you want.