Wedding Woes

Bridal Shower

Hey girls,

So I have a bit of a problem I need some advice on. I live in Toronto and my Mom lives in Vancouver. I really want her at my bridal shower and she knows this. She is coming out to Toronto in September for a conference so we figured we could have the shower then (even though thats 8 months before my wedding). My aunt (her sister) agreed to have a small one at her house but the other side of my family wouldn't come so I'd have to have a second shower to have them.

Well after having a chit chat with some of my Dads family today, they seemed to frown upon a) having 2 showers and b) having it 8 months before the wedding. My bridesmaids also didn't speak up to say they would throw me a shower so I'm assuming from that they don't want to throw one and thats fine but I can't throw a shower for myself. So the second one seems to be out. So I'd have to have one big one in September but people are seeming to frown upon that because its so early.

So I asked my Mom if she would come in February and she said since shes a financial planner, thats a no (busy month) and then I said March and she said she is going to Mexico with her boyfriend so no.

So... I dunno what do you guys think?
I don't even know if I want one right now. I hate these stupid politics that come with a wedding its almost more effort than its worth. :(

Re: Bridal Shower

  • There are a few things going on here.

    1.  Did your aunt already plan to throw you a shower before the discussion with your mom?  It sort of seems like nothing was planned before you started talking to your mom about coming to a shower.  If there is no shower, then there is no problem with your mom missing one. 

    2.  Why wouldn't your dad's family come to that shower?

    3.  Multiple showers aren't a big deal, in my opinion, but only if someone offers to throw them for you.  You don't line those up yourself.

    I'd just invite your dad's family to the shower your aunt is throwing for you and call it a day.  If they don't come, they don't come.
  • I'm sure you will work all of this out, but this is what I'm thinking  of when I hear bridal shower today.

    http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20697649,00.html
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