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Jennilyn
Just Said Yes October 2022

Bridal Shower?

Jennilyn, on March 13, 2021 at 10:21 AM Posted in Parties and Events 0 11
It’s already killing me that I’m having 65+ people at my wedding and now my family wants me to have a bridal shower! I’m not a party person would much rather be doing my own thing. I have a feeling they are going to surprise me (which they tired to do for my bday one year but I found out about it and showed up hrs late, just because I didn’t really want to go to a party). How do I get out of this?!?!?

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  • Ali
    Expert March 2021
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    I did a virtual one. Maybe that might be an option?
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  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
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    Graciously accept their offer. It's impolite to decline. It's only a couple hours so have fun and get your new home stocked.

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  • Jennilyn
    Just Said Yes October 2022
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    I’m ok with being impolite when Im uncomfortable.
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  • Jennilyn
    Just Said Yes October 2022
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    Unfortunately, my family wouldn’t be ok with that. As they know I’ll just throw up a picture and walk away!
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  • Nicole
    Devoted August 2022
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    Have you expressed to them that you would like to skip the bridal shower? Keep repeating it every time they bring it up. Remind them that the bridal shower is for the bride (you), and as such you prefer not to have one and they should please respect your wishes. They are welcome to throw their own parties at any time.
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  • Rebecca
    Master August 2019
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    "No" is a complete sentence.

    Don't give them an invite list, don't tell them your availability, and repeatedly say "no".

    If they try to surprise you, leave.

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  • Jennilyn
    Just Said Yes October 2022
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    Lol, thats the problem they love their parties! And yes, I have told them many times no!
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  • M
    VIP January 2019
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    I disagree with this. It's fine to decline an offer to throw you a party, if you don't want a party. It's too bad they are not listening to you and they don't seem to understand that this isn't something you would enjoy. They are your family and they should know you! I don't really know what else you could say to make them hear you, but I would make sure you are being really clear about your wishes, instead of trying to hint or beat around the bush.

    Sometimes we forget that it's OK to set boundaries so we try to soften our language too much...and then we end up getting trampled.

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  • Jennilyn
    Just Said Yes October 2022
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    My family has never had boundaries. I’ve been avoiding family parties since I turned 18. Only going to the ones I know if I didn’t show to (aka weddings/baby showers) I’d never hear the end of it.
    Thank you!
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  • M
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    I hear you on the lack of family boundaries. But here's the thing about boundaries: you have to set them for yourself, to protect yourself. But merely setting them is no guarantee of changing anyone else's behavior. The "magic" happens when you set them and then reinforce them with consequences (which are usually in the form of reducing or cutting contact).

    I sincerely wish you good luck. I did not want a bridal shower for myself and I would have been really upset to be surprised with or bullied into having one. Because this seems to go way deeper than any one party, I would not capitulate. Set and maintain your boundaries now and reap the rewards for the rest of your life.

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  • Expert September 2021
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    I think your family has good intensions. It seems like they just want you to feel special, so personally, I would let them throw me a party. But if you are just insistent that you don't want one, just tell them you don't want one and will not be happy if you're thrown a surprise shower. If they throw you one without you knowing, simply leave the party - that will likely show your seriousness with boundaries.

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