Who should be invited to the bridal shower?

A bridal shower is a special time to celebrate with the bride on her upcoming marriage. The wedding party, close friends of the bride, as well as female members of both the bride & groom's immediate family should be invited. It is best to?talk the guest list over?with the bride to make sure anyone special to her is there. Remember, anyone invited to the bridal shower?normally?would be someone that is invited to the wedding, too so as not to have mis-understandings or hurt feelings. Nothing is worse then a guests sitting through a bridal shower knowing she isn't invited to the wedding. However, everyone invited to the wedding does not have to be invited to the bridal shower, too.