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re: Bridal shower schedule

Lorik76Lorik76
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Does anyone know if there is proper etiquette about how late or early a bridal shower is suppose to held.  My bridal party was planning it 3 weeks before the wedding.  Others were saying that's too late and should be earlier.  Anyone have any ideas??
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  • tlv204tlv204 member
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    I think 3 weeks is fine. Plus, it's mostly up to the hostesses and when they are able to plan it.
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  • Brie2010Brie2010 member
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    Generally they're about 2 months before the wedding.I think three weeks is cutting it a little close, especially if you have OOT guests that are planning to travel.  It's also nice to spread out the financial burden for people buying gifts a little bit, IMO.  But if they've already booked a place, I wouldn't worry about it too much.
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  • ricksangricksang member
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    Mine was two weeks before my wedding. You are good.
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  • anna.oskaranna.oskar member
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    I had my 1st shower in mid August because that's was worked for FI's aunt that was so gracious to host. My second shower is Oct. 25th because, yet again, my MOH decided that was the best day for her.
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  • aimerzkd214aimerzkd214 member
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    Most of the showers I have been to have been about a month to a month and a half from the wedding.  But if 3 weeks is what works for your bridal party then I say it is fine.
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  • mmm_080809mmm_080809 member
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    Traditional etiquette is that it should be held within 8 weeks and 2 weeks before the wedding. So your timing is perfect.
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  • lyndausvilyndausvi mod
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    My shower was 3 months out.  That was the only time I was going to be in town. I say have it whenever it is a good time for the hosts and you.






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  • Leah&Christian09Leah&Christian09 member
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    I've heard of showers as early as 4 months out and as late as the day before the wedding. People are busy, and they have demanding schedules. If you have a date that works, go with it.
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  • ootmother2ootmother2 member
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    There were several showers given, the last was in late July.  September wedding
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  • SoolesSooles
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    mine was 4 weeks before the wedding and about 75% of the guests showed. no one said anything about the date of it being weird.
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