Dear
Polite One,
The
attendants for my niece's wedding do not live near our family nor the wedding
site, so none can host a shower for her.
Also, the wedding will be very small.
So, it will not include a lot of nearby family members.
The
bride really would like a shower. I
would like to host a shower for her but have been told it is not proper manners. Could I call this party a summer supper
instead, inviting all those not invited to the wedding?
Aunt
Dear
Aunt,
The
bride shouldn't request a shower from anyone, it must be offered. More
importantly, only those invited to the wedding
may be invited to a shower or any other prewedding party. Changing
the name of the event doesn't change that rule. It's considered
insulting to be invited to a prewedding party and not the wedding.
Family
should not host a shower, plus it is a small wedding. So, it is best if no one hosted her
shower. It would be like asking each
wedding guest for two wedding gifts.
Sincerely,
The
Polite One
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