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MK
Expert September 2021

Wedding Shower

MK, on May 17, 2021 at 10:11 AM Posted in Planning 0 6

We downsized from our 200+ wedding guest list to around 80 to keep the celebration more personal and intimate -- we had to cut a ton of distant friends and family. They have all been extremely understanding!

Now, our wedding shower is coming up in July and being hosted at my grandmother's. The family members who have been cut from our guest list are asking when to expect an invitation/where we are registered etc. I know it's technically bad etiquette to invite people not invited to the wedding to the shower. Any advice on if they are asking to attend knowing they aren't invited to the wedding?

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Latest activity by Leigh, on May 19, 2021 at 6:54 AM
  • Allison
    Devoted April 2021
    Allison ·
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    I guess it depends on how big you want your shower to be/how big it can be with local COVID guidelines. If you're able to host a bigger event in July and feel comfortable inviting more people than you were initially planning on inviting, then I don't think it's bad to invite these people. It sounds like everyone understands why they aren't getting invited to the wedding but still want to support you! If you aren't comfortable or able to have a larger shower, then I think it's safe to give them your registry.

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  • C
    Super July 2020
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    They should really be asking whoever is hosting the shower, if you’re comfortable with it I’d leave the decision to the host as it will be extra people for them also.
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  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
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    Following etiquette exists to avoid these awkward situations. You mentioned that they are are understanding that they are cut. That also includes being cut from the shower unfortunately. You need to be blunt. But there is no etiquette saying they can’t ask for your registry info, in which case, go ahead and give it to them because they asked.

    As the bride, you don’t make hosting decisions. You provide a date of availability and a wishlist of guests who are invited to the wedding.

    Have a family reunion with everyone at another time that is not related to the wedding.

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  • Kk
    Devoted October 2021
    Kk ·
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    They should definitely talk to your moon and/or whoever is hosting. You shouldn't need to be the one dealing with this lol. My guess is that these people still want to celebrate with you knowing that you needed to make the difficult decision to cut your guest list. If that's their thought process, I think it would be okay to invite them to the shower.
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  • L
    Lady ·
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    Feel free to share your registry information if they're asking directly. I still would not invite them to the shower.

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  • Leigh
    Savvy June 2021
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    I would reply that unfortunately due to current events we’ve had to downsize our guest list, it’s been incredibly hard making all of these difficult decisions. Everyone I’ve told that has been totally understanding.
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