I've been contemplating having my bridal shower in August - 8 months before the wedding. There's several reasons why I think it would work out really well for me, but then I just think it's plain weird to have it so early. So I wanted to get your opinions.
Reasons for having it early:
- My mom has always wanted to have my shower in our backyard where they live at the shore. If I don't do the shower in August, it'd be in January, so that wouldn't be an option.
- FI and I are moving in together in late June, so it would be nice to get all of our new stuff sooner rather than later
- I have two MOHs. One is living in Europe right now and will be home in August. She'll also be home again Dec/Jan but the weather is iffy then and it'd just be so cold.
- MOH #2 is likely moving to Florida in the fall, so she'd be home in August still. She'd also likely be home in Dec/Jan
- One of my FSIL/BMs lives out of state and is doing her residency, but will be at the shore for August
- My current SIL will be at the shore for part of August
Negatives:
- I haven't registered, and don't really want to until I'm done with the stresses of moving. So I'd be registering only 4-6 weeks from the shower.
- It's SO early.
- I wasn't planning on doing my save the dates until the fall - so I'd have to think about whether to rush and do them before the shower invites go out or keep them on track.
Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated!