Wedding Question

[Momplus4]

My nephew (or rather DH's nephew) is getting married. I have never met the fiancee'. Got a bridal shower invitation in the mail today.

Is it weird?

[bizguy]

Originally Posted by Momplus4

My nephew (or rather DH's nephew) is getting married. I have never met the fiancee'. Got a bridal shower invitation in the mail today.

Is it weird?

I don't think so. Once you invite one uncle or aunt from either side, you have to invite them all - otherwise feelings get hurt, etc....

[Joycmarr]

No, not weird at all. They prob don't care if you actually attend or not, it's just a courtesy thing. (and a great way to get some gifts)

[ms.artvandelay]

I see nothing weird about it at all.

[Mom About Town]

Since showers seem to be more of a "girl" thing they probably invited you are the representative of your family. I don't really think it's weird unless your husband is not close to his nephew.

[peaches10]

I don't think it's weird.

A shower is one way for a bride-to-be to meet members of the family she's joining.

In any case, an invitation isn't a summons. You can decline the invitation if you wish.

[Momplus4]

thanks all.

I didn't attend many weddings in my younger years. And although I have a large family with lots of nieces and nephews....they are all over the country and inviting aunts to showers just isn't feasible so it's not done.

I feel better.