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FutureMrs.Girlinghouse
Devoted May 2010

Are you buy a gift for a lingerie shower?

FutureMrs.Girlinghouse, on April 21, 2009 at 6:12 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 14

Im invited to my friends lingerie shower. Ive never been to one and I was wondering if I am suppose to buy her lingerie or something? Also, is it ok to go and not buy a gift since I've already bought her other stuff? I bought her something for her bridal shower, the honey do, and were getting them a good gift at the wedding. Thanks!

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Latest activity by marie, on August 22, 2014 at 3:10 AM
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    Beginner October 2011
    CGarv1225 ·
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    I just went to my sisters bridal shower and I did a honeymoon themed gift...i got a beach tote bag and filled it with pretty tissue paper and put a travel book to the dominican republic (where theyre going) a picture/scrapbook that said "honeymoon" on it, a beach towel, suntan lotion and bought her some little white lacey thong underwear from victorias secret...she was totally embarassed but all the old women were laughing histericly and telling her it was a hanky! I already spent a lot of money on the other stuff like you have so i would just buy her some cute underwear...but yes I think you should bring something. I have to go to 3 bridal showers for my sister (a gift for each) and the wedding present...so I'm not to happy about all the money as we don't get along at all anyway but oh well, I had fun shopping for it all.

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    Savvy June 2009
    IslaBonita ·
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    I think that multiple showers with the same people over and over again is pretty abusive, specially in this economy. I will spend some of the money allocated to her "good gift" and get her a less "good gift". I'm sure she'll understand, specially since you're also trying to save for your wedding. Good luck!

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  • Lyn
    Dedicated August 2009
    Lyn ·
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    I'd say you don't have to get her three gifts...it's pretty ridiculous to expect people to gift you three times. I'm all for having fun parties around the wedding...although i don't know what a "honey do" is - it's just a little much even if every gift is smallish. If I had a shower or other party I would tell people I didn't want any gifts, and that their presence was enough for me. I think having multiple wedding get-togethers and expecting the same people to bring gift after gifts for me is pretty thoughtless. So dare to go empty-handed and end the insanity!

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  • MayhemicM
    Beginner April 2009
    MayhemicM ·
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    Technically, if you are going to the shower, you should bring a gift. And yes, for a lingerie shower, you should bring something lingerie-esq. I just had one thrown for me and a really appropriate gift I got that didn't cost them much was a set of nice hangers for the lingerie and a little bottle of gentle care detergent. Inexpensive and fitting!

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    Beginner June 2010
    R. Batis ·
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    Inviting the same people to multiple showers is like having three birthday parties in the span of a month and expecting people to buy you gifts each time. You have ZERO obligation to give a gift. If she complains about it, she's a greedy fiend (and friend). You clearly don't want to do it, so you don't have to. It's your choice and your friend and there are no 'rules' on this. Sorry if this sounds a bit harsh, but this is a major pet peeve of mine!

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    Beginner October 2009
    tadajulia ·
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    I agree with the previous poster. If you are attending multiple wedding events for the same couple/bride, you should not feel obligated to give multiple gifts. I am having two showers-- one west coast and one east coast - because I have friends on both coasts who don't want to miss the bridal shower. However, there are a few people who would be going to both. I certainly don't expect/want them to bring two gifts! Besides, no one is gonna sit there and count the # of gifts against the # of guests that show up to see who didn't bring a gift.

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  • Almost Mrs. Palmer
    Devoted May 2009
    Almost Mrs. Palmer ·
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    I know its ruff but i just suck it up and buy a gift for every different thing i just try to budget well! Its hard but i think its only right to show up with something!

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  • HappilyTogether
    Devoted June 2010
    HappilyTogether ·
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    Well, opening the sexy lingerie tends to be a big part of the evening, so bringing something is always a good idea. run to a "fun" store and get a bunch of those tasty lubrocants that cost only a few cents and put them together in a basket (one from around the house) along with a blindfold---it makes the thought and effort more than the cost, which might help.

    also, call the MOH, because there is often a thing where you are supposed to bring one thong/undies for a game, or something similar. she'll probably have extras incase someone forgets, but still good to know!

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    Just Said Yes July 2009
    PeterAnthony ·
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    Thank you for your comments! I appreciate them!

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  • Cindy
    Super October 2010
    Cindy ·
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    If you decide you do want to get her something. Check out marshalls or tjmaxx or stores like that. They carry some cute lingerie too. And you wont have to go empty handed.

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  • Alicia
    Just Said Yes November 2009
    Alicia ·
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    Thanks for sharing this with us! http://www.sexysexylingerie.co.uk

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    Just Said Yes September 2014
    Andrew ·
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    A his and hers lingerie party is a lot of fun....both sides get in on it and gag gifts galore

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  • Amanda
    Just Said Yes April 2014
    Amanda ·
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    Well, everyone knows how expensive it is to have a wedding. The bride and groom are paying for food, drinks, venue, decorations, entertainment, and all the little parties that lead up to the event, like an engagement party, bridal shower, and rehearsal dinner.. I don't see how it's really asking much that they get you a gift for a shower and the wedding, I mean they're giving you several expensive nights of wining and dining, and you're supposed to be friends with these people.. 2 gifts doesn't seem like a lot to me, it just seems kind of ungrateful and rude to come up empty handed.

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    Just Said Yes August 2008
    marie ·
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    IMWHISPER.COM " Bloom in Lin Lei, Desi - before, did not dare take a shelf, immediately said, sexy lingerie "kill large numbers of humans to collect their soul, this thing is the adult arranged.

    http://www.imwhisper.com

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