Bridal Shower Invitations

cuttlebug

I am planning the bridal shower for my sister. I am one of the bride's maids and since her maid of honor is not in the area she requested that I host the shower. I am having trouble with the wording on the invitations. The shower will be held in our grandmother's backyard and since her wedding will be out doors I thought it kept in line with her theme. I am not sure if I should say on the invitations that the shower will be out side. I am having it in late June so the weather will be great but Im not sure everyone will assume it will be outdoors.

Also I am not sure if I should include a line about who is hosting, Ive done lots of research and there isn't anything clear about whether it is required or how to handle it. I don't want to make the maid of honor feel bad and since she is going to be flying in to help set up the shower I feel like she should be included. And I am also wondering if I should include my grandmother in the "hosted by" line since it is being held at her house. (This is noted in the location given on the invite). Im just not sure how to approach it and I am tempted to just not say who is hosting. Is that inappropriate?

itzMS

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[QUOTE]I am planning the bridal shower for my sister. I am one of the bride's maids and since her maid of honor is not in the area she requested that I host the shower. I am having trouble with the wording on the invitations. The shower will be held in our grandmother's backyard and since her wedding will be out doors I thought it kept in line with her theme. I am not sure if I should say on the invitations that the shower will be out side. I am having it in late June so the weather will be great but Im not sure everyone will assume it will be outdoors. Also I am not sure if I should include a line about who is hosting, Ive done lots of research and there isn't anything clear about whether it is required or how to handle it. I don't want to make the maid of honor feel bad and since she is going to be flying in to help set up the shower I feel like she should be included. And I am also wondering if I should include my grandmother in the "hosted by" line since it is being held at her house. (This is noted in the location given on the invite). Im just not sure how to approach it and I am tempted to just not say who is hosting. Is that inappropriate?
Posted by cuttlebug[/QUOTE]

You need to have a tent or backup plan (space in Grandma's house) in case of rain or hot/humid weather

<div align="center"><strong>Please join us for a Bridal Shower
</strong></div><strong><div align="center"><strong>Honoring Katie Ann Smith
Saturday, June 8th at 4:00

Grandma Smith's Residence
123 Main Street
Anytown, USA

RSVP to Annie Smith by June 1
 anniesmith @ email dot com or (231) 654-9876

<em>Weather permitting, the shower will be held outdoors in the garden</em></strong></div></strong>

JoanE2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Bridal Shower Invitations : You need to have a tent or backup plan (space in Grandma's house) in case of rain or hot/humid weather Please join us for a Bridal Shower Honoring Katie Ann Smith Saturday, June 8th at 4:00 Grandma Smith's Residence 123 Main Street Anytown, USA RSVP to Annie Smith by June 1  anniesmith @ email dot com or (231) 654-9876 Weather permitting, the shower will be held outdoors in the garden
Posted by itzMS[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>This is perfect.</div><div>
</div><div>OP - As for the hosted, usually it's by the entire "bridal party", especially if they are contributing in some way.  I wouldn't put your grandmother on there as host.</div><div>
</div><div>Also, if I were invited to a shower at someone's house in the summer, I would expect it to be outside.

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