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AlmostMrsE
Expert October 2017

Bridal shower and baby shower?

AlmostMrsE, on August 18, 2016 at 9:32 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 17

Don't shoot me. But is it tacky to have a bridal shower in the same year as your baby shower? The way my friends/family are they will try to host both (not on the same day obviously) but at the appropriate times for both events. I'm due the end of March, and our wedding is the end of October, for clarification.

I will put my foot down if it is tacky and only allow them to do one.

17 Comments

Latest activity by AsYouWish, on August 18, 2016 at 10:06 AM
  • Amanda
    Super May 2017
    Amanda ·
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    They are distinctly different showers for very different reasons. It's only the timing that has them fall in the same year for you. I've known people where it was the other way around. They had a wedding shower, got pregnant just before or very soon after the wedding, and then had a baby shower within the same year because that is just how it played out. I might be wrong but I don't see the issue with it.

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  • melanie
    Master August 2017
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    I don't think so, they are for two different occasions

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  • Sam
    Super October 2016
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    As long as they're on different days I don't think it's tacky. They'll probably be spaced out by at least 6 months anyway. It's not your fault you have two exciting things happening close together!

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  • TashaMac
    Devoted April 2017
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    It's not tacky at all.

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  • Taryn
    VIP June 2017
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    I don't think it's tacky. Congrats on your baby and your engagement! Smiley smile

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  • AlmostMrsE
    Expert October 2017
    AlmostMrsE ·
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    Okay thank you ladies!! I just didn't want to look gift grabby. But you're right spazzy - I would totally have the baby shower over a bridal shower lol!

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  • Erin381
    Master September 2016
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    I think your fine if someone offers.

    My cousin had a bridal shower in June for thier July nuptials - and had their baby in November. I was sad she refused a baby shower and sent her all the baby things anyway. She didn't register even. Our family celebrates new members by marriage or birth.

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  • FutureMrs.M.
    Super July 2017
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    I don't think it's tacky! How exciting! Congratulations!!

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  • Mrs.D
    Master July 2016
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    Not tacky at all! Congratulations!!!!!!

    It's even better that it's several months apart Smiley smile

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  • HoneyLife
    VIP October 2016
    HoneyLife ·
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    How exciting! These are 2 different occasions and celebrations.

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  • Kiara
    Savvy May 2019
    Kiara ·
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    Absolutely not tacky! You want your friends and family to be a part of both of these exciting events in your life! There's enough time between both to have parties! Enjoy! And congrats on the baby and engagement

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  • BeautifulQueen2b
    Expert March 2017
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    They are both great occasions and should be celebrated individually. Congrats

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  • Private_User832
    Master August 2017
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    I don't think so

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  • annakay511
    Master July 2015
    annakay511 ·
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    They are for 2 different things, so it's not tacky. Although your friends and family are definitely shelling out a lot of money for you in 2017!!

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  • Sara
    Master April 2017
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    I dont think its tacky because it for 2 different occasions

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  • AsYouWish
    Super October 2016
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    As long as they are different days, it's not tacky

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