Do you send the bride a shower invitation?

Many showers are a surprise (even if it's a surprise the bride knows is coming), so the bride doesn't get an invite. Even if she knows about the shower, it's understood that as the guest of honor, she'll be there (you, as hostess, will make sure of that!). But an invite makes a great keepsake.

When should you send bridal shower invitations?

When should you send out shower invitations? For both bridal and baby showers, Katrina Hutchins, owner of Katrina Hutchins Events, recommends sending out invitations six to eight weeks in advance.

What is the etiquette for wedding shower invitations?

When Should Bridal Shower Invitations Be Mailed Out? Ideally, the invitations should be mailed out four to six weeks before the bridal shower, either by post or email. Make sure to include the bride's name, the date, the time, the location, registry information, a way to RSVP, and the names of whoever is hosting.

Do you send wedding invitations before shower?

Ideally, you'll want to send them out four to six weeks in advance. But, if the guest list includes out-of-towners, it's considered good bridal shower invitation etiquette to leave a little extra time.

Who should send out bridal shower invitations?

Bridal shower invitations are sent out by the party host(s), which is traditionally the maid of honor and/or a bridesmaid. Close relatives and friends of the bride can also offer to host the shower or assist someone in the wedding party with shower planning.

How do you invite people to a bridal shower?

Does bride get invite to bridal shower?

Many showers are a surprise (even if it's a surprise the bride knows is coming), so the bride doesn't get an invite. Even if she knows about the shower, it's understood that as the guest of honor, she'll be there (you, as hostess, will make sure of that!).

What is the difference between a wedding shower and a bridal shower?

The difference between bridal and wedding showers is pretty simple. The bridal shower is designed for just you and the girls while the wedding shower is a co-ed party where the bride and groom both get showered with gifts and love.

Who pays for bridal shower?

The Bridal Shower

The cost of the shower is covered by the hosts. If the bridal party is hosting, they should split the cost amongst themselves. If a relative offers to serve as the host, they will take on the costs—but bridesmaids should offer to chip in, either with money or by lending a hand.

Is it rude to invite someone to bridal shower and not wedding?

The short answer is, you should not invite anyone to your shower who will not be invited to the wedding. Your shower is an intimate gathering of some of the closest women (and men if you choose) in your life, and if anyone makes the cut for your shower, they should also be close enough to you to get a wedding invite.

Who plans the bridal shower?

Who hosts? The maid of honor traditionally takes on the role of chief planner. But she isn't a one-woman shower machine: She relies on the bridesmaids to help her with planning logistics. On the day-of, the girls run the show, making sure everything goes smoothly and guests are taken care of.

Who should not host a bridal shower?

Traditional etiquette dictates that the maid of honor—not the mother of the bride—should host the shower. Some etiquette rules were meant to fade away into oblivion, like the one about family members of the bride not hosting her bridal shower.

How many people do you invite to a bridal shower?

With that being said, our experience shows us that the average number of guests at a bridal shower is about 25, with 20-30 being the average range. Ultimately, it's up to the bride and bridal shower host to make the final decision.

Is it rude to put registry on bridal shower invitation?

Your Bridal Shower

It's absolutely appropriate for the host to list your registry information on your bridal shower invitations. The scoop on where you're registered will naturally spread from your shower guests to your wedding guests, trust us!

How much notice should you give for a bridal shower?

You'll want to give your guests enough notice to make it to your event, so aim to send your bridal shower invitations 4-6 weeks in advance. Traditionally, any wedding correspondence would be sent out in the mail.

How far in advance do you mail out bridal shower?

If many guests will be local, aim to send the invites four to six weeks before the event. A bridal shower involving many out-of-towners, on the other hand, requires more advanced notice. Six or eight weeks should be sufficient time for long-distance guests to make transportation and lodging arrangements.

How far in advance do you give a bridal shower?

So when's the best time to throw a bridal shower? Tradition (and Emily Post) states that the bridal shower should take place between two weeks and two months before the wedding.

Do men attend bridal showers?

It's totally up to you and your fiancé to decide whether he will attend the bridal shower. Modern etiquette suggests that he show up toward the end of the shower to say hello and help stock up the car full of gifts. Some men even drop in for a few fun games.

Who to invite to bridal shower vs bachelorette party?

A bachelorette party typically has a smaller guest list than a bridal shower, which includes the maid of honor, bridesmaids, and close friends. You might invite your mom and mother-in-law too — especially if you're hosting a relaxing retreat or daytime activity for your bachelorette party.

What is the average cost of a bridal shower?

CostHelper.com, a website that compares the cost of services, reports that a typical bridal shower can run from $15 to $40 per person for a luncheon or party in a private room at a mid-range restaurant. If you're going all out with an elaborate bridal shower, you could be talking $40 to $150 or more (gasp!) per person.

What does the groom's parents pay for?

What Does the Groom's Family Pay For, Traditionally? The groom's family is responsible for corsages and boutonnieres for immediate members of both families, the lodging of the groom's attendants (if you have offered to help pay for this expense), and sometimes the costs of the rehearsal dinner.

Does the bridal shower host get the bride a gift?

It is customary for the hostess to get the bride a gift for the shower, just like everyone else. You may want to coordinate the buying of a major gift, or you might want to give her something small but very nice just from you if the shower is setting you back financially.

Do people still do bridal showers?

You certainly don't need to have one, but they've come a long way since the days of dowries and can be a fabulous way to introduce far-flung friends, eat some cake and celebrate your engagement.

How do you invite the bride to the bridal shower?

"Please join us for a bridal shower honoring [bride]." "Help us shower [bride] with love." "Come celebrate [bride] before she ties the knot."

Is it rude to not go to a bridal shower?

Remember, it doesn't break any etiquette rules to not attend a bridal shower or bachelorette party but still attend the wedding, provided that you RSVP separately for each.

Should all wedding guests be invited to bridal shower?

Nope, it's not necessary to invite all the women on your wedding guest list. However, the opposite has to be true. It would be poor etiquette to invite someone to your shower and not to your wedding.