We humans love our independence, and the practice stuck. And yet, the practice of throwing a shower is still dear to the hearts of many brides, not to mention their closest friends and kin. For starters, no one wants to think of the bride as being greedy, least of all the bride herself. Brides: since your bridesmaids and maid of honor are probably hosting the shower, make sure they can access your address book and guest list, so they know who to invite and how to contact them.
She says that, "… a miscellaneous tea or shower should stock her kitchen, china cabinet, and linen closet. And then a MUCH smaller group of close friends and relatives should be invited to her lingerie shower. That's what husbands are for. It is up to the hostess es to decide the number of guests - after all, they are the ones footing the bill for the party.
According to etiquette expert Emily Post , "a shower should be an intimate party—not a gathering that rivals the wedding. The hostess should consult the bride to be sure that shower guests are also wedding guests — again with the exceptions, but you don't invite someone to a shower unless you invite them to the wedding. The distinctions between a shower and a tea have blurred throughout the years.
Everyone can agree that a shower is an event that calls for gifts, games, and guests who stay for the duration. Historically a tea or luncheon was simply that — a chance for the guests to visit with the honoree, the bride, and enjoy a light lunch or late afternoon snack.
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