Bridal Shower - Asking that gifts be unwrapped

Why stress out about something so small... Recyle?

I attended a rather large baby shower that did the unwrapped gift thing, and I have to say that I liked it. Especially since one of my daughters mentioned how uncomfortable she felt opening gifts in front of everyone at her shower. Yes, it's part of the fun to see the bride open gifts, but it also cuts into time that could be spent mingling with guests. When it comes to my youngest daughter's bridal shower, I will let her decide which way to go. Either way is fine in my book.

Ask people to wrap in reusable ways! Fabric, or a tote bag!

In my area we are charged for paper bags at the grocery store. (And plastic isn’t aloud) to good tote bags are in high demand. I would LOVE it people wrapped my presents in bags I could use again later!

I don’t think it’s rude- display showers are becoming more common. My friend had her bridal shower like that and even the guests thanked her for it. I just had my shower, but my bridesmaids forgot to include the display shower piece in invites. Fortunately, I ended up with mostly cards with cash or checks so I did not have a ton of presents to open! But oh man did I feel awkward when I looked up and everyone was staring at me lol

I absolutely hate wrapping gifts, so if I were a guest, I'd be happy to show up and just give you the gift.

I remember birthday parties when I was still in elementary. It's awkward af to open presents in front of everybody, especially if it's a duplicate or something. And I honestly got bored watching other kids open their presents. So I don't think you'll be missing out on much.

My poor mom. I told this story recently, but it's still hilarious to me. She was invited to a shower about 2 years ago now and she's pretty traditional, so she got the bride lingerie. She was the only one that did that and she felt the daggers in the stares she got from the grannies and mothers. So in an event like that, any guest making a mistake can easily gift you later or ask you not to bring attention to their gift.

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These are so cute!

I love the idea of not having wrapped gifts. I'm uncomfortable opening gifts in front of people if I'm the only one getting gifts. This is a great way to get around that. Plus I love the idea of people getting creative in their method of wrapping.

Hmm never thought of this! I would think it was odd if I was a guest, and then I’d be a little self conscious of my gift, “did i bring enough/ spend enough/ is it special enough”. i think it takes away from the “surprise” this is what you got kind of thing.

My Macy's registry has a "go-green" option so those purchasing from it aren't even allowed to select the gift wrapping option. You could see if your registry has that? Then it's not even your fault because people have no choice but to leave it unwrapped. Might not work for everyone, but could be a work-around for your mom not to know you put them up to it.

This was the only thing I've requested for my shower and I'm so glad that these responses are so positive!! My sister and I are really conscious of the environment and I feel uncomfortable opening presents in front of people. She went to one and said it was the best shower she's been to! I say go for it!

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Hey! I'm wondering how you worded this on the invite?

I want to do this! Having trouble figuring out how to word this on the invite though.

I have just been invited to one of these showers and thought how uncomfortable and frankly embarrassing for people who can’t afford a gift that they would want on display in front of all of the other guests.