Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. P.O. Box 2334 Denton, TX 76202 (940) 783-1738 kim.garza@burgessforcongress.com
In my social circle, showers are held 1 to 3 months before the wedding. The shower invitations would be sent out about a month before the shower. Wedding invitations are usually sent out 8 to 10 weeks before the wedding. So it is typical for the shower invitations to go out before the wedding invitations.
The event is usually held within two months of the wedding, up to two weeks before the big day. Don't invite guests to the shower who have not been invited to the wedding. You will need to decide whether this will be a traditional 'girls only' event or a couples party, often referred to as a Jack and Jill shower. Any time of day is acceptable, but most often showers are afternoon events.