Are you supposed to send out invitations to a baby shower to out of state family and friends that will not be able to travel?

Answer 1

That's always been a "sticky" one for me. We want the out of state family members to know what is happening and that we are thinking of them, yet we do not want them to feel that this is an invite to just receive a gift, as we know they will not be able to make it. I guess the best way to go about it would be to write a letter a month or so before, letting them know how the wedding plans are shaping up and make a note that a shower is being held and also note that you are sorry they cannot attend, wish they could be there and that you will be thinking of them. Also mak a note that you are looking forward to seeing them at the wedding, as most out of staters do make it to the wedding.

It's fine to invite out of state guests to bridal showers. Make sure they are invited to the wedding of course and be sure that you have enough room for them to actually attend the shower.

Answer 2

* Yes, it is alright to send baby shower invitations out of state to family and friends because you never know if they can make it and if not, then they would probably enjoy having the invitation as a keepsake. Don't forget to send pictures of the baby to your family and friends who live out of state.

Answer 3

It's your baby shower, you get to invite whomever you like and there is no rule of etiquette dictating that you should invite distant family and friends.

However...

An invitation does two things,

1. informs them of the event letting them know that someone has planned a baby shower to honor the birth.
2. lets them know that gifts may be appropriate, just in case they might want to send something.

But again, that's entirely up to the people planning the baby shower. Remember that it's not just about a bunch of girls getting together.

Answer 4

• Yes, when invited to a baby shower out of town you should let the hostess know you cannot attend but send a gift. Send something light weight such as a little outfit for the baby; bibs; washcloths, etc.

Answer 5

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