InstantForum.NET v4.1.4CanadianBride.com Talkboardshttp://forums.canadianbride.com/bounce@canadianbride.comFri, 29 Aug 2008 23:06:40 GMT20http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic23587-6-1.aspxSplit them up? Have 2 - a family shower, a friends shower.</P><P>Or have your stagette tied in with your shower. Come early for the shower and then on for the night out....Mon, 01 May 2006 14:58:29 GMTjbucklehttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic23587-6-1.aspxYes! I think you ladies are all right! Thanks for all the great suggestions! I'll let you know what happens. I think 45 will be enough after all, we are going to have an adults only shower so that cuts out almost 7 kids, i feel bad but what can you do??? I didn't realize there were so many women in my life!! This isn't even all of them either since a lot of them are not going to make it because they live in the States or Europe!Fri, 28 Apr 2006 15:44:50 GMTEastWesthttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic23587-6-1.aspxI agree with the rest of the ladies. I think you need to change the location so you can accommodate all the ladies. I think it would be rude to invite them to the wedding and not the shower.Wed, 26 Apr 2006 18:57:50 GMTchrisdannhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic23587-6-1.aspxthey didn't take into account if the people will fit when they planned the shower?</P><P>instead of you worrying about who to cut out of your surprise shower, i'd let them figure out how to fix it.</P><P>what about a come and go shower? have it between this time and that with guests coming and going instead of staying for the whole shower.</P><P>instead of one thank you speach, you can add a personal touch by thanking each person individually as they present you with their gift or as they are leaving.</P><P>that would solve the issue of cutting people from the list or having to choose between booking an expensive hall or doing two showers instead of one (also added cost)Wed, 26 Apr 2006 17:08:30 GMTmombridehttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic23587-6-1.aspxIs there a reason it has to be 45 people? Like, was your aunt planning on a sit down meal and that's all she has room for? because if so, I would suggest a buffet-style which can accomodate more people.</P><P>Alternatively, I would suggest a restaurant or small hall so that everyone can join you.Tue, 25 Apr 2006 17:11:44 GMTpeach125http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic23587-6-1.aspxMy shower was originally going to be at my mom's house. However I knew that it would be too much for any house to handle. Food, decorations....etc. It would really all add up....</P><P><FONT color=#1f5080 size=2>Why not try a restaurant, they can be cheaper for showers, and definitely hold more people. I'm not sure where you are located but my friend had hers at the Match in woodbridge, for about 30 or 35$ a person.....</FONT>Tue, 25 Apr 2006 15:45:36 GMTNaTohttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic23587-6-1.aspxyou could always let your aunt host the shower at her house for the families (your and FH's side) and then maybe have a less formal friends shower a different night. maybe do dinner or have a girls night out instead of a traditional shower. sort of like a shower that turns into a bachelorette later in the night. that could be a lot of fun.Tue, 25 Apr 2006 15:44:19 GMTtrickyhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic23587-6-1.aspxWhy not have two seperate showers then? One with your friends and family - and then another with your dh's family and friends. It will be a bit more work but then everyone can be invited (just a different times!)Tue, 25 Apr 2006 15:41:06 GMTAilishhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic23587-6-1.aspxIf all the people are close to you then I would look into a restaurant or hall, if that's okay with whoever is hosting the shower. Its probably easier to have the shower out of the home as well, less stress and no mess.Tue, 25 Apr 2006 15:36:23 GMTAllegrahttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic23587-6-1.aspxWhy not just do it somewhere like a hall, or just have it outdoors, that way you're not all crammed into the house...Tue, 25 Apr 2006 15:35:15 GMTfaschahttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic23587-6-1.aspxUh oh!! my sisters had to tell me about my surprise bridal shower... i have known all along but now there are some issues with the list of people who are invited...seems that only 45 can be invited since it will be held at my aunts house...the list is at an overwhelming 60! they showed me the list...everyone on it is close to me!! how do i even start cutting??? fh's family and friends are on there as well, i can't exactly cut them...i'm so stuck!! do i just say lets have it at a hall? or do i cut 15 people?:cool:Tue, 25 Apr 2006 15:33:42 GMTEastWest