No gifts at a bridal shower?!

It’s perfectly fine and usually called a bridal luncheon instead of a shower.

It's fine to not want gifts, but calling it a shower would be confusing to your guests. Showers are all about gifts. I would suggest a brunch, luncheon or afternoon tea.

You can do anything the way you'd like but i would consider not calling it a bridal shower and maybe opt for a different title. Usually bridal showers are for your friends and family to celebrate you and your FH before the wedding and but yall gifts that you would need for a home.

Agree with PP, just don’t call it a bridal shower and you’re in the clear.

View Quoted Comment Yeah, it feels weird to call it a shower without the gifts.

Is it calling it a luncheon rather than a shower going to stop everyone from bringing a gift? Or will some bring a gift and some won’t and make it more awkward?

Have you considered calling it a shower and requesting a donation in lieu of gifts? Perhaps nonperishables for a food bank or hygiene items for a homeless shelter? These are causes most people are happy to support and can be done in any price range. I think it’s a nice idea to use a get together with my friends to bless someone else.

Evenings it is usually called a tea or supper, earlier a luncheon or bridal garden party. Using those titles , and hostesses indicating, as this is a social get together and not a shower, there will be no gifts or gift opening. And indicating type of dress, by formality, and kind of refreshments, is fine. Lots of people do not want shower gifts. What gets objections is B & G stating it as policy, or asking for something else instead, like money. But hostesses describing a party they are giving, is always okay.

Yes this will be fine just don't call it a shower.

I think it's fine if that's what you want!

Totally ok. I asked for no gifts.