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DEL.ICIO.USApril showers…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
With June the prime time for tying the knot, April seems to be shower season.
A colleague and I were discussing pre-game festivities leading up to weddings and babies. Anymore, it’s not uncommon to sift through a stack of invites in advance of a wedding - the family shower, the girlfriends shower, the stock-the-bar shower, the round-the-clock shower, the lingerie shower, etc. And that’s not even counting the batchelorette party.
How many bridal showers should you have? What if it’s the second or third marriage? Are couples’ showers ok? (I hope so. I’m about to host one).
And what gift should you bring to a baby shower when the mother’s expecting No. 3 and beyond?
Comments
By BlacKat
April 3, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this
For wedding showers - a guest should only be invited to 1 shower. If you are a bridesmaid you might be invited to all. You don’t need to attend them all or give a gift each time. I think a person needs a max of 3 showers, but it really depends on your guest list segmentation.
For Baby showers - I don’t think one needs a baby shower for a second child (unless there is many years apart or possible a different sex). Instead have a meet and greet after the baby is born. Or have a party for the mom to be but specify no gifts. It is tacky and rude to keep asking for presents just because you keep getting knocked up.
Couple showers are great for both wedding and babies - after all it takes two for both! Just make it fun.
By SAMMI
April 5, 2008 10:44 PM | Link to this
Blackcat is correct.The same guest should not be invited to more than one shower…..with the exception mentioned:bridesmaids…and both mothers/sisters.
There is another etiquette rule that is often violated today. A shower should NEVER be given by a family member.