Bridal Shower Anxiety

Following! Mine is this Saturday and I am dreading having the spotlight.

Hi date twin!! I am not really an introvert but I have HUGE anxiety opening gifts in front of people, especially people that aren't FH or my immediate family. UGH! I hear you. I am just going into my shower with a positive outlook and will be as animated and as thankful as possible. Just keep in the back of your head that everyone in attendance loves and supports you. Just focus on that. Good luck!!

I am the same way. I'm even dreading the wedding because of this hah. I have about 18-20 people for my shower. I guess we just need to not over think it and stay positive. @ Sunshine I also hate opening gifts in front of people! I feel like I don't react well even though I love the gift lol ugh

Brittney - I used to hide behind the couch at Christmas/bdays to open gifts when I was a kid, it's stayed with me that long...I don't know if that behavior would be received very well at my own shower, unfortunately Glad I'm not the only one with gift anxiety!

I'm the same way. It actually ended up being better that my shower was large because people kind of mingled or talked to others at their table while I opened gifts rather than complete silence with everyone staring at me. I think it was obvious at my shower that I was overwhelmed, but people were pretty understanding of that.

I feel this bigtime--i am an introvert and was so nervous before my first shower. not sure if this is an option for you but i asked not to have to open the gifts in front of guests and my hosts were totally fine with that. they also did it as a wine-tasting shower, so all our games were about the tasting stuff we were doing, rather than about me or my partner. also i have to say that during and afterward i was so overwhelmed with people's love and generosity--once the event starts, you'll be full of gratitude and happiness and hopefully the anxiety will fade!

I had my shower this past Saturday, and it was close to around 50 people that showed up. I was nervous the days up to the shower because of the amount of people. However, during the shower, I kind of hung around my bridesmaids during the games and food. I tried to greet people as they entered and when they left, but mostly people mingled amongst their own groups. During gift opening, we played bridal bingo, where guests fill in their cards with common registry items, and cross them out when I open presents. That helped direct the focus away from me for a bit.

Are your bridesmaids going to be at the shower too? I think they were what helped me the most at my shower.

I had this feeling and am the same way. I had a great time at mine and I tried to focus on one on one conversations so I wouldn't feel overwhelmed. I also stood near the front door ( with the hosts first) so I got to say hello to everyone one at a time as they came in. I also had a go to if I felt uncomfortable like finding my moh. I didn't tell her that, but it was in my head if I felt uncomfortable. Truthfully it went so fast! Try to relax and have fun!

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Following! I'm the same way! Nice thing is it's just my family and friends that will be there, but still uncomfortable.