[bre4thewin]

My mom is throwing us our shower....its a co-ed shower. I sent out invites to all of my relatives....even the ones who live far away, who i knew couldnt make it figuring if they wanted to get us something it said on the invites where we were registered. Is this bad etiquette? I just figured it was kida like my wedding, send out invites to all of the fam.

[mommytutu]

I don't think so. At my first shower I sent out invites to my extended family that live out of town. I knew no one would come, but I did receive a few sweet cards, and gift cards, from them.

[.erin.]

I think it's fine. That's what my MIL would do... I think it kind of just shows that even though you know they wont' be able to make it you were thinking of them and would still be happy if they could come. I think if I knew there were people who couldn't come I would call them and let them know I knew they woudln't be able to make it, but I wanted them to know they were welcome.

I think it's fine

[bre4thewin]

Ok good. i hate feeling like im insinuating anything.

[ally&bub]

I think it's fine too, especially if it means more pressies!

[andi2284]

I think it's fine, I'm not sure if there is any one proper way to handle that situation. We've always had some family that lives out of state, and sometimes we send them invites and sometimes we don't. I've even gotten invitations for my friend's showers when I lived out of state, even though they knew I probably wouldn't make it. I think it always depends on the event and the person. Some people would be offended not to recieve an invitation, but I don't think there are many that would be offended if they did.

[Trese08]

I think it is great...if anything it makes them feel included rather than obligated to sending a gift (although I am sure they will). We did the same thing.

[*Anya*]

I think it's fine, we did the same thing, it would get pricey to have separate invites made (with no registry info on them) and sent to out of town/country family

[HappyHomemaker]

i did the same thing for our wedding and the shower too. Just cause then no one can say they were not invited, and it helps those that arnt close feel involved.

[mishymama]

I like to get them even if I can't go. Makes me feel special and included.

[Mommy2Delaney&Everleigh]

I think its fine too...my grandparents and some family live in Pennsylvania but we definitley still sent out invites!

[Tash]

As long as you aren't just saying, I am registered here, you are sending them an invitation, so I think its all good.

[Starr]

Not poor etiquette at all, and for that matter, relatives would have hurt feelings to not be invited- some will come who are not too far away and others will want to represented with a gift at the shower.

[TrinitysMommy]

I actually think it sweet that you sent them invitations. It shows that you're trying to include them and not leaving them out even though they're far away. I actually think the family/friends like it. I've had invitation requests from Indiana and we all know there's no way in hell that they're coming But they still want to send something and be "included" in the shower.

[B-E-C-K-I-E]

I think it's great! I'm doing the same! But I do have some friends who live further away that are planning on coming. But regardless, I would have mailed them invites anyway!

We did the same with our wedding just to include everyone! hehe..plus it was great to receive those extra gifts. We didn't expect them to send anything, so it was a sweet surprise!

[mommysarah]

I think its a good idea, I wished I would have invited more people to mine whether they could have come or not....