Money Showers?!

View Quoted Comment I don’t think it’s because they can’t afford diapers lol. I think it’s just an excuse for guys to get together to celebrate the man becoming a father. A pack of diapers costs $10 if not less lol. I think it’s a super cute idea to get everyone together to celebrate something awesome! Guys don’t get baby showers (not that they should) but getting diapers something that a guy can’t mess up.

View Quoted Comment This is pretty common in my area. I don’t think it’s tacky (I have the unpopular opinion lol) but probably because I’m so used to it. They’ll do raffles with the diapers and door prizes, so it kind of adds to the game. The beer part is just an excuse for the guys to go drinking LOL.

View Quoted Comment Diaper parties are a big thing now. I've always heard of the mother having it, but I think the diaper and beer got the dad is a cute twist for dad to celebrate. I know mom is carrying the baby, but dad's never really get to celebrate with parties or anything like that, so I think this is a pretty cool tradition. Diaper parties are just to help set the family up, because diapers are one of the most expensive parts of having a baby. They go through a LOT!

Thank the Lord I'm not the only one on here tired of the etiquette police. I literally saw someone on here the other day telling someone they HAVE to have a reception because the wedding etiquette Gods have said it, so it must be. Maybe I embellished the wording, but stop bashing other brides for having a different opinion than you. THAT is truly rude and tacky, and honestly, very ignorant. Let people do what they will, if you don't agree with it, well you're not invited to their wedding so it shouldn't bother you.

While we have a honeymoon registry, as far as I know, no shower will take place. I'm not going to fault someone else for doing it though. I agree with other posters on here that there is no difference between asking for the $300 stand mixer and asking for whatever, if anything, your guests want to contribute to your honeymoon or home improvement project or what have you.

Etiquette is not law. 😉

View Quoted Comment I agree. Lots of things were once etiquette but isn't any more. It was once etiquette for women to wear dresses, not work, and be barefoot and pregnant. Now you can choose to do all, one, or none of the above and it is 100% okay.

As for the money shower, I agree with others saying still have games, small raffles, dancing, etc. Still make it fun.

My cousin just had her wedding shower in July. She was registered for a Honeymoon fun. It's a thing now. You can ask for money, a honeymoon fund a fund ti fix up your house ect. Money goes right into your bank acct. Ppl still brought a small gift and she still got money in cards at her we'd plus gifts I'm registering for a fund for house fixed up. We already have everything we need in our hous, as does my cousin. Honestly, for my first wedding I got so much stuff from my shower..had to take alot back. I got three toaster ovens & ton of cake pans. Lol I didn't even register for either.

I totally understand that some couples live together and have everything they need (FH and I are a good example of that type of couple), but no way would I ever specifically ask for money. Good luck with that shower...

View Quoted Comment Clearly those kind of showers work out well since they are a thing.

View Quoted Comment I’m sure they do. I personally am not a fan of them and am choosing to not explicitly ask for monetary gifts for my shower.

Forget about etiquette, but this just sounds awful!! Especially since the bridesmaids requested it- so was it the bride's idea? If not, I feel awful for her...