Bridal Shower Guilt

Stop feeling guilty and let them shower you! They want to throw it, people want to come, and they want to buy you presents.

What you can do, is after you're married, host a dinner and make it a point to use the things that they bought you. Invite your friends so they can see that the presents are being used!

I feel awkward getting gifts. But know that no one will spend more than they are comfortable. And if they can't afford it, they won't come. I wouldn't worry about it.

EricaTx, that's a really great idea about the dinner or whatever, afterwards! We love hosting, so that would be perfect

Kathleen, That's also probably very true! Thanks for the encouragement I know though, sometimes it is weird/awkward getting gifts!!

Maybe I should have an alternative to the registry, and also include that we're looking for seeds for our future garden.

Let them shower you! I was really blown away at my shower at how generous people were and we definitely will be doing what Erica suggested.

I made a point in my thank you cards (not to push that button again) to make note to people how we look forward to using their gifts to host holidays, parties, etc at our home.

Don't feel guilty! Just pay it back when they have their showers one day to show them how much you appreciate them!

My sisters are throwing me a recipe shower. They sent out little index cards out with the invitations and told everyone to write 3 of their favourite recipes down. These will then go into a photo album type thing to create a whole book of family/friend recipes. So I'm not actually getting any gifts and my guests don't need to spend more money

I flat out told my sister MOH that I didn't want or need a shower. She also has little money so I didn't want it to be any financial burden plus everyone's in different cities, would have been a real pain in the ass.

Just let it happen!

Fair enough! I think a consensus has been reached I will show my gratitude with a party/dinner after the wedding and definitely shower them when their big days come, too!

I feel the same way. I am already blown away by the support of my family and friends. At my bachelorette party I seriously cried at dinner because I was so happy and excited. I received a gift in the mail yesterday from my registry, again, I cried. It's just amazing to know that so many people care.

I really love the idea of hosting a party/dinner for everyone.