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Devoted October 2018

No Registry for Bridal Shower

Kimberly, on April 7, 2018 at 7:08 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 12
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Hey All!!! Do you think it ok to not have a registry for a bridal shower? This isn't going to be a traditional bridal shower either, it will be for my FH and I and we are inviting nale and female friends and family. We were not planning on making a registry for the wedding either. We have lived together in our house for 6 years and we have most of the stuff you would normally ask for. We don't want to ask for stuff just because we are supposed to but don't really need it.

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Latest activity by Mrsbdg, on April 7, 2018 at 9:47 PM
  • Going to the chapel
    Master July 2017
    Going to the chapel ·
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    The whole reason for a shower is to give gifts. If you don't plan on registering, don't have a shower. Call the event something else.

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  • K
    Devoted October 2018
    Kimberly ·
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    Yeah I am planning on calling it something else. Just not sure yet.
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  • Janice
    Devoted July 2018
    Janice ·
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    No, it’s not okay.
    Who’s throwing this shower? Why don’t you ask them to frame it as an “I do BBQ” or something like that so it’s not a shower?
    A shower is for gifts.
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  • Janice
    Devoted July 2018
    Janice ·
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    Are you throwing it? In that case it’s very inappropriate to call it a shower. You don’t throw a shower for yourself.
    Throw an “I do BBQ,” don’t mention gifts at all, and if anyone asks let them know that no gifts are desired, just their presence.
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  • Kiwibride
    Super November 2018
    Kiwibride ·
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    If it's a shower you should have a registry or an alternative theme like a recipe shower. If you don't want gifts then don't call it a shower
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  • Kelly
    Champion October 2018
    Kelly ·
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    Who is throwing this for you? I’ve seen people do stock the bar showers so that could be a good alternative.
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  • Red Queen
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    Red Queen ·
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    It's not a shower if you don't want gifts... and no, you can't have a shower and ask for money.

    If you don't want gifts, you can throw a party, but it's not a shower.

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  • SoKatiiee
    Devoted June 2018
    SoKatiiee ·
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    I know you said that you are planning to change the name but that might not be enough to separate it from a "shower". I feel like if you invite people to go to a "celebration" of the wedding, they will assume to buy something out of tradition, and without a registry they will by whatever they want, instead of something that you could have maybe enjoyed more.

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  • magnolia5
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    magnolia5 ·
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    If you don't have a registry, you shouldn't have a shower whether it's a couples shower or bridal shower.
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  • Mac2Bee
    Devoted September 2018
    Mac2Bee ·
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    Showers are to “shower” the person or people with gifts to start their new lives.

    Our couples shower is going to be a stock the bar shower designed for people to give gifts for our bar whether it’s booze, wine glasses, or a bar cart. Why not choose a theme that can fit your lifestyle? This can be more enjoyable and still fit the concept.
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  • MrsMcK
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    MrsMcK ·
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    Why don't you just call it an engagement party?

    As others have said, you can't have a shower and no registry.

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  • Mrsbdg
    Champion August 2017
    Mrsbdg ·
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    Are you trying to have a gift-less, card-less shower?

    Isnt that just an engagement party?
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