Who can throw a Bridal Shower?
Traditionally, bridal shower etiquette says that close family members of the bride (sisters and moms) are not supposed to throw a shower for the bride. But, for many brides, there simply is no one else who can or is willing to do it. Therefore, anyone who wants to throw a shower can, bearing in mind that if there are plenty of people who would like to throw a shower for the bride, then the mother and sisters should take a backseat. Bridesmaids do traditionally throw the bride a shower. When should a Bridal Shower be held? Ideally, the bridal shower would be held 1-2 months before the wedding, but there is nothing wrong with it being held more in advance, provided that the bride can attend. Who should be invited to the bridal shower? • The mother-of-the-bride and mother-of-the-groom should always be invited to the shower – along with the bride, of course! (As well as step-mothers on both sides.) • Sisters of the bride and groom are also generally invited to every bridal shower, but have
