What is proper etiquette for bridal shower invitations?
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.
How far in advance should bridal shower invites be sent out?
between six and eight weeks
When should I send bridal shower invitations? Bridal shower invitations should go out between six and eight weeks before the event, depending on how many out-of-towners are on the list. Make sure guests RSVP to one person (the maid of honor, for example) to keep numbers organized.
What percentage of invited guests attend a bridal shower?
“A general overall percentage between 75-85 percent of wedding guests usually attend.”
How do you address two people on a bridal shower invitation?
Use one envelope per recipient. Address a separate invitation in a separate envelope to each person you are inviting, even if two or more of them live in the same household.
Who is typically invited to a bridal shower?
A bridal shower guest list will be mostly the bride’s closest friends and family. If the groom’s mom is helping with the organizing, she may ask to invite the groom’s sisters and aunties, so you can count on including the groom’s close family too.
What is the mother of the bride responsible for?
The mother of the bride plays the role of hostess, meaning you should spend some time greeting guests during the reception. Although there are exceptions, other wedding-day duties may include sitting at the parents’ table and dancing with the father of the bride to help warm up the dance floor.
Does the mother of the bride plan the bridal shower?
Typically, the mother of the bride or the maid of honor hosts the shower, so final decisions should be left up to them—taking the bride’s preferences into consideration, of course.