Baby Shower Date

mZito

So 2 of my friends asked if they could throw me a baby shower. I said yes if they wanted to I'd appreciate it. Well we are trying to figure out a wknd for it and she sent me a text today asking about Nov. 3 which is a Sunday. This is a family & friend shower and with my mom living 4 hrs away I don't think she'd be able to make it with it being on Sunday since she has to be at work Monday. My friends have boys who will have a baseball game Saturday that's why they suggested Sunday. Now my mom is having a shower for us in my hometown but wanted to come for the shower up here too. Not only that but a couple of DH's aunts are out of town and they wouldn't be able to make it either.
My question is, would it be rude or would I be out of place to tell my friend I'd really prefer for it to be on Saturday? I don't want to seem unappreciative.

EastCoastBride

As your mom is having a shower for you in your hometown, I don't really think it's imperative that this shower be scheduled around HER schedule.  I think the schedule of your hosts actually takes priority here.

And no matter the event- there will always be people who can't make it.  That's a part of life. 

jencnh

Agree with PP about out of town guests coming a day early. Perhaps you could suggest something early in the day on Sunday like a brunch to give the guest time to get home at a decent hour after the shower?

neverblushed

What ECB said.

msmerymac

I agree, if she did it in the morning, your mom would have plenty of time to drive home on Sunday. If she does it on a Saturday, your mom might have to come down on Friday night, anyway. Talk to your mom about it, and ask your friend if you could do it earlier on Sunday.

daisy662

Have a brunch.