Who pays for the Bridal shower?

The brides’ attendants all share in the cost of the bridal shower, but sometimes if the bride goes to church the women of the church will also do one for her. Never assume that this is the case though and never ask them to combine or share in the cost. The attendants also pay for any Bachelorette Party. You invite women who are invited to the wedding. If they are not invited to the wedding and you invite them to the shower, it looks like they are being solicited for gifts. When someone who is not invited to the wedding hears of the upcoming nuptials then they can choose to purchase a gift and give it to bride at their discretion. You do not however have to invite every woman that was invited to the wedding to the shower as well. Just those that the bride is very close to, or if there is some "politcal" reason to invite someone, like the grooms' boss' wife, something like that.

Hope this helps,

Susu

This answer was edited by Susu 61 days ago.

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Traditionally, the bridal shower is arranged and paid for by the maid of honor and the bridesmaids, good friends or relatives. In many instances, the bride’s parents offer to contribute to the costs to help alleviate the financial burden for the bridal party (especially if the shower is held in a restaurant). So, if money is a factor, and your bridal party alone is paying for the shower, they might consider having it in someone’s home to keep expenses down. A brunch, pool party or barbecue creates a fun, informal atmosphere that will be enjoyable, relaxing and appreciated by all

The maid of honor is in charge of getting everything all together.

You have some options. 1. The maid of honor can be put in charge of everything, including delegating responsibilities to the other girls in the wedding party. 2. The mother of the bride can throw the shower, as well as delegating responsibilities to the bridal party. 3. In the area that I live, it is customary for the aunts of the bride or groom to get together and throw a shower for the bride and groom. For my wedding, my mother is in charge of the shower with help from the grooms mother and both families and some help from the bridial party. And my bridal party is in charge of the batchelorette party with some help from my mom and family.
Normally you invite the women that are going to be invited to your wedding. If you cannot accomidate this many people, only invite immediate family and close friends.