Bridal Shower Etiquette:
Who pays? Can guests pay their own way at a shower?
Should junior bridesmaids have to pay for the shower?
Should an out-of-town bridesmaid still pay for the shower?
Should the groom's mother help pay for the bridal shower?
Should the bride's mother help pay for the bridal shower?
Who gets invited to the shower?
Do shower guests have to be invited to the wedding?
Do we have to invite the groom's family to the shower?
Do we invite the groom's female friends to the shower?
Should we invite the groom's ex-wife to the shower?
Should we invite out-of-town guests who can't make it to the shower?
Should we invite the same guests to multiple bridal showers?
Should we invite the junior bridesmaid to the bridal shower?
Who gets a shower?
Should we have a shower for a bride's second wedding?
Should we have a shower for a couple who married at the justice of peace or who eloped?
Should we have a shower for a couple who lives together?
Bridal Showers & Destination Weddings
Should we have a bridal shower the day before a destination wedding?
Themes & Gifts
Are cash-only showers okay?
Are Pampered Chef type bridal showers considered okay?
Should we include registry information with the shower invitations?
Etc.
How large should the shower be?
Is potluck food okay for a shower?