Every bride-to-be wants to enjoy both the gifts and guests at her wedding shower. In order to help in the planning of a successful celebration she must know who to include in a wedding shower. When it comes to the guest list, a bride-to-be should focus on the women who are important in her life as well as in her future husband's life.

The first names that appear on the guest list of a wedding shower should be the women members of the bride-to-be's family. Her mother, stepmother, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, cousins, and nieces are just some of the family members she should consider inviting. Of course, if a bride-to-be hasn't seen her second cousin in ten years, she should skip inviting her. It's polite for a bride-to-be to invite beloved family members even if they live out of state and are unlikely to attend. If someone isn't able to travel to the wedding shower, an invitation will allow the person to feel included in the bride's celebration.

Bridesmaids are normally on the guest list of a wedding shower because they are members of the wedding party. Most of the time, they are friends who want to help with the arrangements of the wedding shower. Close friends of the bride-to-be would also appreciate being included in the fun. Co-workers are frequent guests of wedding showers especially if they spend time with the bride-to-be outside of work. A wedding shower is an occasion for a bride-to-be to share her happiness with the women she feels closest to in her life.

The women in the groom's family are next on the list of who to include in a wedding shower. The groom's mother, stepmother, sisters, aunts, and grandmothers are all likely to be people who are significant in his life. A wedding shower is a great opportunity for a bride-to-be to become better acquainted with the women in her future husband's family. In fact, a bride-to-be can get a little insight into her future husband by talking with his sisters or mother.

In deciding who to include in a wedding shower a bride-to-be must figure out whether she wants small children to attend her celebration. She should feel free to specify that the party is for adult guests only if that is her preference. Alternatively, if she is perfectly fine with children attending her wedding shower she should make a note of it on the invitation.

The decision of who to include in a wedding shower is a personal one for the bride-to-be. If a family member makes her feel uncomfortable or is critical of her, she should not invite that person. Ideally, a wedding shower is a joyous occasion filled with guests who care about the bride-to-be and her future happiness.

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