Who do I invite to the Bridal Shower ?

Question

I understand that the people who are invited must be on the guest list, but who should be invited to the bridal shower. Our guest list is HUGE so inviting all females would just not work, but is there a list of people we shouldn't forget, and the etiquette is?

I am not throwing it myself, I have been asked from the grooms mother, and my bridal party for a list

Answer 1

I would just like to say THANK-YOU, thank-you for just realizing it's insane to invite everyone to the wedding to your shower. The last past 3 showers I have been to have been like that. I was just talking to someone and they said their were someones date and where invited because the bride invited EVERY female to get another gift.
You invite all close family, friends, coworkers who you consider friends and anyone that you think would LIKE to go. Skip your 3rd cousins date!! Also give the list to your mom to take a look at, she might want certain family and friends to be there.

Answer 2

Close relatives and close friends of the Bride to Be, and if you are combining both sides, then of course you invite the same for the Groom-to-Be's side. Female's only is traditional, with the Men coming afterwards to help with the Gift's ect..., but you can have a mixed party if you so chose. You can have more than one shower if you have to many quests for one, ie: Brides side, and then Grooms side, Friends only, Mixed. You chose and don't get overwhelmed, anyway you chose will be acceptable, but remember if they are invited to any shower they should be included in your Wedding Guest List. Congratulations and Best Wishes to You and Your Fiance'.

Answer 3

To cut down on your bridal shower list only invite your closest female family members and friends who you interact with on a regular basis. Then add all your must have's. But be sure not to invite guest to your bridal shower who you do not plan to invite to your wedding.

Answer 4

You invite your mother, the groom's mother, all grandmothers, the Bridesmaids, Maid of Honor, Flower girl, your personal attendant, if different than above, your closest friends and relatives, whom you want to share your special day with. If you want a mixed shower (men) than you invite the groom, groomsmen, best man, ring bearer, fathers of Bride and Groom, Grandfathers, and any other male relative that you feel very close to.

Answer 5

Well, the first etiquette item is you should not be throwing your own bridal shower; that is a huge no-no. Wait until someone will host it for you - bridesmaids, mom, MIL, work friends, etc.
Those usually invited are moms, sisters, grandmas, aunties, bridesmaids, very close friends of bride and sometimes people like a close neighbourhood lady, or work friend.

Answer 6

Close family members and good friends. You could have the bride write a guest list, but give her a limit on how many people.

Answer 7

You need all close female relatives and friends. All of your female friends (that are invited to the wedding of course), all aunts, cousins, your fiance's aunts, cousins, friends, and of course mother of bride and groom and grandmothers. Think of it this way: the more women that come equals MORE gifts for you! And you dont want anyone feeling left out. You dont need to invite coworkers, old bosses, people out of state, etc that you are inviting to the wedding.

Answer 8

I only invited my bridesmaids, female family members and close close friends.

Answer 9

close girl friends of the bride, her mother, sister, female cousins, aunts, grandmother

Answer 10

The bride's ex-boyfriends. All of 'em.