My brother's fiance is having a wedding shower next week. We found out her father, brother, and uncles were also invited. Am I missing something here? Aren't showers supposed to be women only? I don't see why they need to be there?
2007-03-05 08:01:08 · 16 answers · asked by Kimmy 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Unless your a fruit cup showers are for the women,
I don't know why a man (a real one) would want to go.
mine wouldn't.
My sister in law had one of those he/she showers, the only man that showed was my brother, and that's because she would have kicked his a*s, He had to check his ba*ls at the door.
2007-03-05 13:33:14 · answer #1 · answered by MKM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who attends the shower is at the discretion of the couple or the host of the party. The shower is traditionally attended by the bride and her female friends and relatives, but its become more common to invite both sexes. A lot of couples invite as many people as possible to the shower if they have plans to host a more intimate wedding, that way everyone can share in their special time without actually having a massive wedding.There are a lot of really good resources at theknot.com if you're still confused or just want more information.
2007-03-05 16:15:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Planning a wedding (or any other big event, for that matter) is a lot easier when you don't worry about what is "supposed" to be done. I had men at my baby shower, and we all had a great time. Much more fun than the traditional shower. If the bride wants men there as well, she should absolutely invite them.
2007-03-05 16:10:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say the only men that should be there is the groom (the gifts are for him too, he should be there to recieve them and thank everyone), her father, and any brothers she has. Uncles is pushing it, and best man or brothers of groom is pushing it. If your daughter had a shower and you paid for it, you should be there to accept the guests and enjoy the dinner, also to greet people. Same with the brothers, being that most of the lady guests would want to see these people who are close to the bride.
2007-03-05 16:06:45 · answer #4 · answered by adrixia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no such thing as "supposed to" in this day and age. People do pretty much whatever they want. I even know of a woman who attended her male friend's bachelor party. However, most men would never attend a bridal shower - I know my fiance wouldn't. And really, what is the point? What do they care about toasters and dishes and lingerie - well lingerie of their sister or daughter anyway!
2007-03-05 16:10:13 · answer #5 · answered by Brandy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends some couples now a days throw couples showers that are for both the men and the women to attend. It sounds likek this isnt a traditional shower so you may be expected to come. These days its up to the couple how traditional they want to be with thier wedding and wedding events.
2007-03-05 16:04:57 · answer #6 · answered by Courtney C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depend on the family and it really won't effect you. Last two showers I was at- one was a family party and it was a ton of fun!! The other one was because the groom had to drive her all the way out there..... they invited his brothers and father to eat with him so he had someone. They sat in the back and pretty much just ate and kept to themselves.
I don't think it's really that big of a deal.
2007-03-07 08:48:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like traditional wedding showers that are only for women and girls. It's a great time for women of all generations to get together and visit and giggle, and ooh and ahh over the gifts, sip tea and eat dainties. Not really a guy thing.
2007-03-05 17:21:23 · answer #8 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We did not invite every male in our family - but the ones I was particularly close to were invited. Two of my uncles, my dad, his dad......part of the reason we had the dads there was to introduce the parents to eachother (his parents are from out of state and we felt this was a good way for them to meet ahead of time - and we went for drinks after). I don't feel like are too many "rules" that can't be broken anymore, especially if you're into non-traditional ideas as I am. It turned out great...
2007-03-05 16:16:12 · answer #9 · answered by Brittany B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends... Traditionally, showers are supposed to be a girly thing, but nowadays it could just be a party which includes everyone - men and women. They are probably having just this kind of shower.
2007-03-05 16:21:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋