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My son and daughter-n-law were married 8 months ago before my son was deployed.<br \/>\nShe has not had her shower or their reception yet. The wedding was just immediate family because it was so last min. We want her to have her special day but I just don&#8217;t know how to word the shower invites. Please help <\/p>\n<h1>Donna, Wedding Queen, President; Top Wedding Sites, Inc<\/h1>\n<p>Dear Mom &#8211;<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, showers are given before the wedding and should only be hosted by non-family members due to the shower being a gift giving event. So, I can&#8217;t really offer any advice for wording this type of invitation. I&#8217;m sorry.<\/p>\n<p>We thank you and your family for their sacrifices for our freedom.<\/p>\n<h1>Jodi R R Smith, The Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting<\/h1>\n<p>Congratulations to you and your daughter! As Donna mentioned, showers should not be hosted by immediate relatives. Instead focus on the reception. 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