Bridal Shower Guest List: Do's and Don'ts

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Some brides have friends and family in different, faraway states, and trying to plan one shower to accommodate everyone can be a logistical nightmare, warn the Wedding Women. Fortunately, having two or more showers is perfectly fine. If there is more than one person ready and willing to throw the bride a shower, great! In fact, as Kosilly points out, having more than one shower is definitely a good way for everyone to be covered. "If the bride's mom is having one and the bride's workplace is organizing another, everyone can be included." Plus, as J.a.c. adds, if there will be a shower in a location far from where the wedding will take place (for example, a shower in the bride's hometown when the wedding is being held elsewhere), guests who may not be able to make the wedding because they live too far away will be able to join in the shower festivities.

Having more than one shower is also a great way to avoid any personality conflicts. For example, if the bride has a mother and a stepmother and the two don't get along, inviting them to different showers will make for more enjoyable parties.