mousetrap <mousetrap.nospammythingy@tesco.net> blurted out
> "Stuart O. Bronstein" <stu@lexregia.com> let us know
> 
>>Showers are common in the US, where brides attempt to get as
>>many gifts from as many people (multiple gifts from individual,
>>of course) as they possibly can.  According to etiquette neither
>>the bride nor a family member is to host a shower, though often
>>the bride or her mother do so.
> 
> Ah, so is the plan to get lots of gifts from acquaintances and
> colleagues who aren't invited to the wedding???

Not necessarily.  But it's great if it happens.

Stu