Who to invite to shower

wanderingspirit

We are having two different baby showers - one is a couples shower/party thrown by our friends.  The other is a shower hosted by my aunt.  I'm not sure what the protocol is in terms of who to invite.  The couples shower is going to be all of our college friends, etc.  I'll ask my MIL and mom to come to the shower my aunt is hosting but my question is - are you supposed to invite friends of the family/friends of my mom or MIL?  My mom has a group of close friends and they are all so excited about our pregnancy, always asking how we are doing, etc.  I am friendly with them - they came to our wedding shower and wedding.  Should they, can they be invited to the baby shower?  Any tips/advice on the etiquette regarding who to invite would be great.  Thanks!

ocho2002

My mother asked me to invite some of her friends.  Its customary where I live. I think she had 12-15 friends there.

EastCoastBride

Does your mom want to invite them?  If so, then sure, invite them.  You dont' "have" to.  Their being invited or not invited to your wedding and shower has no play in this, to be honest. 

however, also keep in mind the number of people your aunt can host.  If she says "30" and all these friends would put you over that, then no, don't invite them.