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Shower etiquette

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I'm working on invite lists for my baby showers. One is at the end of June put on by my side of the family in the town we grew up in. The other is at the end of July put on by my in laws in the town DH grew up in. Should I include in laws on the invite list for the one put on by my family? I don't want to make my momther and sister in laws feel left out but I also don't want them to feel obligated to come and bring a gift. The one they are throwing is easier because neither if my sisters would be able to come either way so it won't matter. What do you think? Invite mother and sister in laws to out of town/other side of family/2nd shower??
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  • ilovetolaughilovetolaugh member
    You should for sure invite your MIL.

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  • coraggiosacoraggiosa member
    Since it's out of town, I'd extend the invite only to your MIL. However, make it clear that you wanted to invite her so that she can choose to come if she likes, as she is one of the GTB. Just be a good communicator and let her know that the invite is to make her feel welcome, but that you won't be offended if she doesn't travel out of town for another shower. 

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  • achadwick19achadwick19 member
    I'd discuss it with them first. If not, definitely invite your MIL, but I don't think your SIL would need to be... 
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  • mc12809mc12809 member

    imageCurlingRocks:
    Invite close relatives like moms and sisters/SILs to all your showers.  You can tell them they are not expected to give gifts if they ask.

    This, MIL & SILs will be invited to my family one and will let them know its only if they want to come - no expectations. And my sisters/mom will be invited and welcome at DH family side one.

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  • ksf13ksf13 member

    My MIL is invited to the shower my Aunts are throwing for me.

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  • kappadeltacutiekappadeltacutie member

    imagecoraggiosa:
    Since it's out of town, I'd extend the invite only to your MIL. However, make it clear that you wanted to invite her so that she can choose to come if she likes, as she is one of the GTB. Just be a good communicator and let her know that the invite is to make her feel welcome, but that you won't be offended if she doesn't travel out of town for another shower. 

    This!  I am inviting my MIL to the one my family is having, even though she lives 3 hours away.  I did stress that she does not have to come that distance if it isn't a good time for her, but I wanted her to know she (as well as SIL) are invited and always welcome. 

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