Friend not invited to bridal shower, what will happen?

I'm sure they understand but you can always meet up to go out for brunch or a spa day

Why weren’t all your bridesmaids invited? They’re often planning or helping with it, and definitely are first on the invite list. I guess all you can do is to apologize and explain why they weren’t there. I hope they’re very understanding because I’d be very hurt by being excluded, especially if other bridesmaids were invited. Maybe this was a family only event and the bridesmaids who went are relatives? Either way, I would just explain and let them know you didn’t mean any hard feelings.

I don’t think there’s really any way to get around hurt feelings when your own bridesmaids weren’t even invited to the shower. That should be the absolute bare minimum. I guess I would apologize and explain that it was a surprise and you didn’t have anything to do with the guest list.

Yeah - I think your bridesmaids should have been at the top of the guest list, so I'd definitely apologize over a nice dinner.

I would apologize to all of them immediately. I think it's incredibly rude to whoever hosted not to include the bridal party. I'm sure they won't be mad at you since it was a surprise, but I'd still apologize.

It is very unusual to have a shower a year in advance of your wedding. Usually these are held 1-3 months before the wedding. It is also very unusual to not invite the bridesmaids. But, it sounds like since this was a surprise you didn't have a say on the timing or the guest list. Not much you can do except explain this to your friend.

My wedding date is this year in a couple months. IDK what to do. My mom and grandma hosted the party. When I talked to my mom, she was close to tears saying she didn't realize she needed to invite them. She does have a lot going on and has helped tremendously w/my wedding. My bridesmaids did not plan a shower for me or consult w/my mom.