How far in advance should you send baby shower invites?
Answer: Send out baby shower invites four to six weeks before the baby shower. If the baby shower is set to occur during month six or seven of the mom-to-be's pregnancy, you'll be sending out baby invitations during month five of her pregnancy.
Can a future mother in law host a bridal shower?
A Touch on Tradition
Originally only a duty for bridesmaids, these days, bridesmaids, close friends, co-workers, and yes, even members of the groom's family, often play host. Nearly all etiquette experts agree that protocol no longer prevents a future mother-in-law from showering the bride.
When to send invites if no save the dates?
So when do you send invitations out if there was no save the date? Ultimately it depends on your situation, but we recommend six weeks as a minimum. A few months before your big day is ideal.
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Is it rude to invite guests to reception only?
While there are certain situations that make it acceptable to invite some guests to the ceremony and reception and others to just the reception alone, you should never do the opposite. Inviting someone to your ceremony and not to the reception would most likely hurt their feelings, so you shouldn't even consider it.
Is it rude to put an end time on an invitation?
And there's nothing rude about making this clear on the invitation. Specifying an end time on the invitation does more than just tell guests when you want them to leave. It also tells guests (or at least polite ones) when you want them to arrive.