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The hosting and invitation is done by the maid of honor. Though if the maid of honor is a part of the brides immediate family she generally does not host the wedding shower. A wedding shower is generally conducted 4 to 6 weeks prior to the wedding. Generally if a number of outstation guests are expected wedding shower invitations are sent for a time close to the wedding so they can attend as well. The number of wedding shower invitations sent and the relatives who should be invited is subjective and is decided by the couple or the host.
Firstly to start invitations you require a guest list which can be arranged from the bride, but if it is a surprise the same should be arranged from the mother or fiance. Another important factor is that only people invited to the wedding should be invited to the bridal shower as otherwise the bride might get into an awkward situation. Around 4 weeks before the shower the wedding shower invitations should be sent so they are not too far in advance or too late.
Any special instructions are preferred with the invite such as the idea of a themed party. General directions to the wedding shower and contact numbers are present in the wedding shower invitation for the convenience of the guests. Generally people known personally to the bride are invited to the wedding shower.
General tradition is to send one invite per person and not one invite for two people unless it is a couple shower where couples are invited. Wedding showers can be more than one as well in which case the same person should not be sent a wedding shower invitation twice. The invites can be sent by the mail, over the phone or can be given in person as well.
Though these wedding shower invitations can be written by hand as well, it would be preferred if professional help is sought for arranging the wedding shower invitations. Once a professional is employed for invites to the wedding shower they are in charge of the whole process from designing, printing till the distribution.
It is imperative that a bride send "thank you" cards to all the guests who attended the bridal shower before the wedding. It should in the brides maiden name as before the wedding, stationary with the married name should not be used.
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