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Bridal shower invites

Gabrielle, on July 18, 2022 at 1:36 PM Posted in Parties and Events 0 4

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I have a few family members that asked to be invited to my bridal shower even though they know they aren’t invited to the wedding. They have shared their interest in still be included in this event. I would like to add an insert to their bridal shower invite stating something along the line of we would love for you come celebrate but please don’t bring a gift. How should I word this?

Thank you so much in advance!

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Latest activity by Rosebud, on July 25, 2022 at 7:58 PM

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Brianna · on July 18, 2022 at 4:19 PM
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You might need to be a little forward with that. Maybe along the lines of "Please no gifts, your presence is gift enough." or something else I saw I liked that said "We would prefer your presence rather than your presents!"
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Michelle · on July 18, 2022 at 6:23 PM
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There is no polite way to phrase any of that unfortunately. A shower is a gift giving event and unless it is hosted by coworkers, it is inappropriate to invite anyone who is not invited to the wedding. Arrange a family reunion picnic at another time that is not related to the wedding.
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Jacks · on July 25, 2022 at 7:39 PM
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There's not polite way to do this. I wouldn't invite people at all that aren't going to the wedding. I'd just say "ohh no sorry that can't be done but looking forward to catching up with you at another time".
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Rosebud · on July 25, 2022 at 7:58 PM
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Yea I wouldn't invite someone not invited to the wedding to the shower. The whole idea behind a shower is to shower you with gifts so it would be a little weird to be invited and told not to bring a gift. Maybe just invite them out for a nice lunch. I d say something like sorry I m not planning my shower but I d love to spend some time with you before the wedding let me know when you are free to go to lunch or invite them over to hang out at your home for a bit. Good luck!
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