If you hate the groom, don't write anyhting about him on the bridal shower card. Write about something else.
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Yes, it's absolutely proper for the groom's aunt (and/or the bride's aunt, also) to host a bridal shower. The main ones who shouldn't host bridal showers are the parents and grandparents of the bride and groom.
Bridal shower is mainly for the bride while the engagement party is mainly for both. Go with a Shower Dance, both sexes can attend :)
Whether you know the bride or not you should bring a gift to her bridal shower. You also have the right to not attend the wedding shower especially if you are not invited to the wedding.
There are so many types of bridal shower games. There are also book and magazines that always have some great ideas. Some of the favorites include: how well do you know your partner, bridal bingo, how well do you know the bride or groom.
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Ask the bride if it is ok, unless you want it to be a surprise. Then, ask the groom if it is ok.
It can, but a small personal gift that would be meaningful to you two would be nice. Maybe just a framed photo of you and the bride -to- be. It needn't be something flashy or expensive.
If you are invited to both and you are a close friend (some relatives are friends) it is your choice. If the Maid of Honor has the poor taste to invite the same group to the Bridal Shower and the Bachelorette Party and the above does not apply, it is your call. Personally if the latter were the case, I would not attend.
Ideally, the bridal shower would be held 1-2 months before the wedding, but there is nothing wrong with it being held more in advance, or less, provided that the bride can attend.
It is common to have a 'theme bridal shower,' but generally it's lingerie items that are given to the bride. However, it seems anything goes. However shoes and clothing does not fit into the factor because the bridal shower does not include anything to do with the groom. At least lingerie is something of him to admire on his new bride; but clothing and shoes are different. It would be wiser to go with lingerie.