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Montanabride · #1 04-16-2007, 11:09 PM

As some of you know i am going to Michigan to visit End of May. My MOH is throwing a shower. I am really excited. Now since i am having the wedding out here i think this is my only chance to visit with alot of my friends and family that cant make the wedding. So i was wondering do i invite all the females from michigan, or just family and friends? How big should this be? Not like i have a TON of pp here but i dont know? I gave her a list of about 25 pp. Think that is too much?

I was wondering should i have one here too for the Montana pp? I know i am not supposed to throw it, should i even bring it up? Just wondering. I mean i am honored that i even get a shower at all, but i have people from Montana that i would invite if it were here, ya know!!

Ok let the thoughts flow ladies. .. Thank you!!

Marksbride · #2 04-16-2007, 11:11 PM

Two showers isn't a bad idea- I'm sure there are people who would love to attend, but can't travel that far.

I don't think 25 is to much. I guess I'm having a big shower we invited 60 people and 57 of them are coming. (It's next Saturday)

Good luck.

NovemberGal · #3 04-17-2007, 04:25 AM

I think I invited 20-25 to my shower. It was being hosted by my two MOHs at one of their townhouses, so that was about the max the place could hold. Be sure to take that into consideration--whoever is throwing the shower should probably be consulted to make sure that her space/budget ideas can accommodate more than your original 25. A second shower in Montana is a good idea, but only if someone offers to throw it for you. You can't do it yourself and you can't suggest someone else do it.

If you just want a chance to get together and hang with the girls, you could just throw a big ol' girls night in (or out) party.

Julz518 · #4 04-17-2007, 01:50 PM

I agree with November.

25 is a perfect number, but more would be ok too. But if you want to invite more, check with whoever is throwing the shower first to ensure there is room and budget for them.

You CANNOT throw yourself a second Montana shower, NOR should you ask anyone to throw you a second shower. If they offer, you can accept. If you want a reason to get together with the girls in Montana, then have a girls night out, or host a Pampered Chef or spa party or something. Just make it clear that it's not a SHOWER.

Montanabride · #5 06-06-2007, 06:51 PM

So about 10 pp came to the shower in Michigan

but that is how my family is there. . they dont go to anything for anybody! Except they expect you to go to everything. But it was ok, i had fun and it was great to see the people that do care enought to come see me *in michigan*

FYI i am not throwing my own shower anywhere and FMIL told me last night she is planning on throwing me a shower in a couple of weeks. I am excited. . .super nice of her and never even asked her about a shower!

just wanted to let all know a lil about the shower. I will post a new thread w/ some pics soon! The pics are at home on that computer.

Marksbride · #6 06-06-2007, 10:16 PM

Sorry that only 10 people went.

That stinks. If I were in Michigan I would have came!

After having one big shower I kind of wish it could've been a little smaller. 62 people came and it took forever opening gifts. I'm sure people were bored out of their minds.

BTW, it's very nice of your FMIL to throw you a shower.

Montanabride · #7 06-06-2007, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Marksbride

Sorry that only 10 people went.

That stinks. If I were in Michigan I would have came!

Aww thank you! Yeah i was sad, i thought more people would want to at least visit with me, since i havent been in Michigan since december. . and wont be back for quite awhile. I wonder if i had the wedding their more pp would have went to the shower??? Oh well, i dont need them to show up to make me feel good. I had my few freinds and family members that made me feel good.

Yeah i am super excited about the shower here! I am sure more people will show up to this one and i have only known these ppp 6 months! That is the difference between his family and friends and mine! His are more caring and willing to do things.

Ahhh oh well.

Heather · #8 06-07-2007, 12:36 AM

I would have came too!

My MIL insisted on throwing me a separate shower from the "main" one too. At first I was upset b/c I thought it made me seem greedy, but she really wanted me to meet her friends and co-workers since the main one was 8 hours away from them. It was about 14 people and it was so sweet and nice. I had a wonderful time.

I'm glad you're having another one!