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Ideal, I know you haven't been in this office that long, but what is the general environment. Is is one of those "I LOVE the people I work with/we are all best friends!" type of environments? If so, it might be a bad political move not to go to both. If it is not, you were probably invited out of obligation and it won't be a big deal if you "have other plans."
When I got married I invited people from work that I was close to and those that I worked closest with. My feelings would not have been hurt if several of them had not shown up.
If the shower is held during work hours I think it would look bad if you were at your desk and the rest of the 14 person office was there. In a larger office you could sneak out earlier, but doesn't sound like you could in this situation.
On the other hand, I love to say that everyone has a choice and should not feel they HAVE to do anything. Weigh the consequences personally and professionally if you go or don't go and decide which is more important to you. If it is more important to be "true to yourself" and not play the office politic game, then don't go to either, but understand what it might mean professionally.
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