Bridal Shower Etiquette: Are kids invited to bridal showers?

Q: .  Are kids invited to bridal showers?

A:   No. Bridal showers are adult-only affairs so children should not be invited (and are not assumed to be.)  If in doubt, always ask the hostess.  If you're the hostess and you think a guest might bring a kid, bring it up casually -"so whose baby-sitting Kim for the afternoon?" They should get the hint