Eloping due to Covid, do we host virtual shower?

I do not think asking for gifts unless you are planning a larger reception at a later date and those people are invited. I would say if you just plan on eloping and that is it just have a social bridal brunch or happy hour just to see the ladies and celebrate the day.

When you announce that you got married, some people will send presents because they are excited and happy for you. The people who want to send you gifts won't need a virtual shower invitation to do so. And the people who would only bring a gift if they were attending a wedding reception probably won't be interested in a virtual shower that wasn't connected with a planned/postponed/rescheduled wedding celebration.

In the technical sense, elope means in secret. So you wouldn't have a bridal shower. If you plan on having a virtual shower then you should think about having a virtual ceremony. If not, then I would scratch the bridal shower. If someone wants to send you a gift, they will.

You can just say you are getting married. Truly, what you are planning is fine and normal. You don't need to feel bad or explain why you aren't inviting people or having a virtual ceremony. I think what Renee was saying, though, is that most people who elope don't announce it/talk about it until after it has happened.

Hi Hanna! It's really sweet that your best friend wants to celebrate you and shower you with gifts, but I agree that requesting gifts feels weird given your wedding plans!

However, I think it would be wonderful if your best friend wants to organize a small engagement party or virtual celebration without gifts! The smaller the group (just your closest friends who know your plans and reasoning) and the more informal the celebration the better!