To decline bridal shower invite?

[Goodgirlgonerogue]

Been invited to a house party for sister in-laws bridal shower. It’s 2 hours train journey each way (I don’t drive). Also no children or dogs allowed (I have both). DH will be travelling on business so can’t help or drive me. Is it ok if I decline? DH says it will be frowned upon among the family and insulting if I don’t go.

You can say penis.

Sounds like another money-grabbing event and you lots of valid reasons to escape it! Presumably there'll be a wedding present to be bought in future, she should be satisfied with that!

Why? How many 'gifts' do people expect to get when they're being married? Engagement, wedding and now 'shower'?

That should be 'can't write a sentence correctly' I'm afraid, it's an adverb describing how the sentence is written.

Decline politely, Bride will understand your logistics issue.

Send a pair of silk pillowcases, a card, and an bloody HUGE umbrella for the shower....

I think it's polite and good manners to decline and invitation but send a gift. It doesn't need to be expensive but a small token goes a long way.