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Just Said Yes March 2011

alternative bridal shower ideas? no bridesmaids....

Kelly, on January 22, 2011 at 8:12 PM Posted in Planning 0 7

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Our wedding is small, family only, so we decided to go without any attendants. We are, however, having a huge reception with lots of friends and extended family.

I know that traditionally the bridesmaids set up the bridal shower, and so I decided I am willing to not have a shower at all, as I think it may be too tacky to throw my own party. My fiance, on the other hand, is rather... selfish... and INSISTS I have a bridal shower so we get more gifts....

How do I set up a shower without being tacky? Are there any alternative ideas to the traditional shower?

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Latest activity by Tiffany, on January 25, 2011 at 4:57 PM

Master October 2011
dragonfly726 · on January 22, 2011 at 8:19 PM
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In recent times it has become acceptable for a mother or sister (or aunt and on and on) to throw a bridal shower. As long as you are not throwing it yourself, anyone can host a bridal shower
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Master August 2011
Edwina · on January 22, 2011 at 8:21 PM
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Well usually if you don't have any bridesmaids, your mother, an aunt, or a good girlfriend throws it. Beware throwing your own shower may not be worth the expense. You may end up spending more than you receive. If all else fails, you can foot the bill and have someone else host.
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Just Said Yes March 2011
Kelly · on January 22, 2011 at 8:26 PM
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Oh, I considered all of them... My mother is putting a lot of money/effort towards the wedding/reception, so I can't ask her. I have no sisters, and my only aunts and soon-to-be-sister-in-law live a long distance from home... I really can't ask any of them....
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Philip · on January 22, 2011 at 8:30 PM
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Good friend from church?
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Master August 2011
Meghan · on January 22, 2011 at 9:48 PM
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We aren't having any attendants either- just our children.
I have had 6 offers from close friends to throw me a shower! They know we aren't having a real bridal party, but they are acting as if they are one anyway.
I call them the Bridal Posse! They are sort of fighting over who is throwing the bridal shower, the bachelorette party, etc.
I think it's perfectly fine to have a close friend do it- if they offer.
But the bigger issue here is your FH is insisting you have one to get more presents- SUPER UNCOOL! Make sure he isn't just having a wedding for the presents...
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Christina · on January 22, 2011 at 10:15 PM
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What about the FH family?? Perhaps your future MIL or SIL? If you don't really want one...just don't have one! Since the FH is the one worried about the extra loot make him throw it
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Savvy November 2011
Tiffany · on January 25, 2011 at 4:57 PM
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Thats what family is for
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