So my fiance and I were planning a large, traditional, expensive wedding for February but about a month or two ago, we decided to cancel it to privately marry on our seven year dating anniversary (which is next weekend). A couple of my friends / coworkers still want to throw me a bridal shower of some sort to celebrate this time in my life, however, it wouldn't be held until after we are already married due to everyone's busy schedules. I feel weird about a "bridal shower" AFTER being married. Of course I want to celebrate with them but I just don't want it to feel weird or gift grabby. They have assured me that no one would feel that way because they all just want to celebrate me. Any thoughts on how to word it other than bridal shower?
Note: It is a large group of coworkers that I'm close to that are offering to throw this "bridal shower". All of our family and close friends live out of state so they would not be coming. We are hosting a nice dinner in February for those close family members and close friends to celebrate our marriage since we canceled the wedding.