OMG my mom is throwing my shower and sent out 70 invites -_-
I am not even that into showers, that sounds exhausting to this mama!!!
Also, she sent invites to5 out of town guests who will definitely not be able to make it to town for my shower, I'm a little upset about this...do you think thats super tacky? My mom is insisting that its just "including family" I think it screams "gimme presents!"
Re: Baby Shower....
We invited some people that would be considered OOT but not the ones that would need a ticket to come. I don't think it's too rude. Our family is very spread out and I know my mom insists on sending stuff to everyone even if they probably can't make it. I don't think it's too gift grabby.
My friends' shower that includes my side of the family will be a bit easier to deal with (max 20 I think...if that!). However, my shower with my hubby's side of the family I'm sure will be much larger. A lot of close family with extended families already plus all of my MIL's daycare friends and stuff...I think it'll be at least 30 people if not more. Oy vey!
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Well in my case, it isn't that family is just a few hours away. They are either all the way across the country in Minnesota or in Norway. So as near and dear to my heart as some of them are, they will not be making the trip for a baby shower. They also are not dramatic and wouldn't make a fuss about not receiving an invite.
That being said, thanks for the comments. I can now see my mom's point in making them feel included vs. gift grabby!