Who to invite to a bridal shower?

My wedding is small, 70 guests total, but my mom would like to invite her 2nd cousins and friends to a bridal shower. that would make a large bridal shower, but it would be more of a reason to get together and visit than anything, as my family is always looking to have a get-together. How can we go about doing this without looking greedy. I'm even fine with putting 'no gifts necessary' on the invite.
Who to invite to a bridal shower?
What a joke I thought it was baby shower and the idea is to shower the baby with gifts.





A bridal shower is so selfish and weird! Hey come over guys and shower me with presents!





Please!
Reply:I didn't realize second cousins were a must-have invite to a bridal shower. I would think you could invite the bridal party, friends and maybe some close family. This is your day, so you should have the last word. Maybe you should tell your mom to back off a little. If you don't want to have a big bridal shower, tell her. You can always have a great get together later, maybe after the wedding. Good luck.
Reply:Sorry dear, I don't see anyway to go around this. I think all the ladies invited to the bridal shower should be invited to the wedding, can you squeeze these extra people onto the wedding guest list? If you can't I would talk to mom and suggest her not to invite them. I would feel bad having someone come to my shower (gift or not) whom was not invited to my wedding.
Reply:People, who are invited to a bridal shower, should be included in your wedding. If your list cannot allow more guests, can you ask your mom to host a family union and not to mention it a bridal shower?
Reply:Anyone and everyone you know! Why? You need a lot of things when starting a home! Invite the whole freakin neighborhood! Congratulations!