Who to invite to baby shower?

[hkenny]

My good friend who has nicely decided to host my baby shower has asked me for an invite list. I am having a very hard time deciding who to invite. I dont want people to think I am inviting them for the gifts....friends I talk to but not alot, people who I would love to see but dont see often. Any ideas??

[krushing]

We invite everyone and then it's their decision to come or not or to send a gift or not.  On both sides of the family (mine and DH), our grandmothers feel everyone should get an invite or their feelings will be hurt...so that's what we do.

If it were up to me and DH, we'd only invite close family and friends...but the older family members always win...

[tarrah87]

i am inviting all family even if i don't see very often as well as friends (close and distant) bc just bc i dont see them all the time or as much as i would like to i want them to know they are invited and not forgotten. i am doing some co-workers i work with on everday basis as well as an open invitation to my church that way ne one who WANTS to come can, it's not just for the gifts its also to get to gether and have a good time.

[kylesMom09]

I am having the same issue right now...It is really hard, but i am just using my best judgement and asking other close friends what they think about it.  I just really hate to leave anyone out so i think i'm with Cyrena on this on, just let them decide.  They'll probably appreciate you thinking of them one way or the other!!

[kikicoates78]

I had the same dilemma but then I thought if someone I knew were having a baby my feeling would get hurt if I didn't get an invite, but I am a sucker for babies and weddings!

[Cyrena]

I was thinking the same as you, didn't want to invite people just for gifts, but then at the same time I didn't want anyone to feel left out by not getting an invite.  I think if you'd love to see them, send them an invite!  They'll decide if they want to go or not.  That way you've done what you can to show them you want them there.

[clairelou88]

well im not having one but if i were i would probably invite close friends and family thats it really.