Is it ok for my husband and me to throw our own co-ed baby shower?

My mother-in-law lives about 4 hours away and wants to throw me a traditional shower where she lives. There are two reasons for this: 1)hubby’s grandmother is unable to travel and they hope that it will give her something to look forward to. 2) It is closer for friends and family from my hometown to attend.

However, I have friends where I live now who are not necessarily close enough friends to initiate throwing a baby shower for us, but who are interested in participating in a shower. (we moved here about 3 years ago). I think it’d be fun to just have a co-ed shower party.

Any ideas on this? I have never heard of anyone throwing their own baby shower…..