Can You Invite Someone to Bridal Shower but Not Destination Wedding?

By Robert Palmer

When it comes to wedding etiquette, there are a few rules of thumb that must be followed. One of those is the fact that not all guests invited to the bridal shower must necessarily be invited to the destination wedding. This is important to remember when planning a destination wedding, as some guests may feel slighted if they are not invited to both events.

A bridal shower is usually a smaller event than the destination wedding, and usually only close family and friends are invited. Even those who aren’t necessarily close can be invited, but the host should keep in mind who will most likely attend. While it’s nice to include everyone in the bridal shower, it’s important to remember that not all of them will be able to attend the destination wedding.

When deciding who should be included in both events, consider how well they know the couple, as well as how much they can contribute financially towards the cost of attending. If someone isn’t close enough to justify spending money on their travel expenses and lodging for a destination wedding, then it may not make sense for them to be included in both events.

It’s also important for hosts of these events to consider their budget and how accommodating friends and family can be.

If all guests can’t afford to attend a destination wedding or don’t have the time or means to travel there, then it may make more sense for them just to attend the bridal shower instead. For example, if someone has young children at home or is unable or unwilling to travel far away from home, they may not be able to attend a destination wedding but could still take part in the festivities at a local bridal shower.

Ultimately, hosts should consider carefully who should receive invitations for both events and weigh their options when making decisions about whom they want present at each event.

When making these decisions, hosts should also keep in mind any potential hurt feelings that could arise by inviting certain people only one event and not another. It is better for hosts err on the side of caution and invite everyone if possible so no one feels left out or excluded from either event.

In conclusion, while hosting two separate events does allow for greater flexibility when inviting guests, hosts should always keep etiquette in mind when deciding which guests should get an invitation for both events. Inviting someone only one event and not another can lead to hurt feelings regardless of which one you choose; however with careful thought and consideration you can ensure that all your guests feel welcome at each celebration!