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Just Said Yes October 2019

Bridal Shower Reassurance

Jess, on July 11, 2019 at 7:59 PM Posted in Parties and Events 0 7

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Hey brides! My sister/future SIL/best friend are throwing me a bridal shower this Sunday. I’m having a hard time accepting anyone doing anything for me (I don’t usually like being center of attention and am always doing for others) and I think part of it is because we don’t have a bridal party. My fiancé and I are having a small 60 person non-traditional wedding (a giant happy hour feel) in October so I’ve been feeling like a bridal shower should traditionally only be thrown by the MOH/bridesmaids which we aren’t having. And I overthinking this?! I need some reassurance so I can actually relax and be able to enjoy myself.

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Latest activity by Melle, on July 12, 2019 at 10:57 AM

Master November 2019
Mrs. S · on July 11, 2019 at 8:56 PM
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It’ll be really fun. I also don’t like being the center of attention, and I had originally declined a shower and then accepted out of guilt. I have bridesmaids but they are scattered and someone else threw my shower. But I bought a pretty dress, smiled for the camera, ate cake, and enjoyed friends and family. Im glad I did it, but I can relax now that it’s over. Plus we got some really sweet cards and gifts.
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Champion December 2017
earias · on July 11, 2019 at 11:44 PM
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Anyone can throw you a shower, not just someone in your bridal party. Yes, you are definitely overthinking this. As long as the only people invited to the shower are also invited to the wedding then you are fine. Enjoy this gift of a party from your loved ones.
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Expert November 2019
Keri · on July 11, 2019 at 11:58 PM
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I get it. We don't have a traditional bridal party either. My best friend will be the HBIC ( long time friendly joke) and his brother will be standing by his side. That's it.

My mom insists on throwing me a shower. My friend and another friend insist on throwing me a bachelorette party. No needed, but appreciated. People love you and want to celebrate you!!
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Sinéad · on July 12, 2019 at 7:50 AM
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Hey Jess!!
It’s so sweet and thoughtful that your family and friends want to plan a shower for you and celebrate with you. It’s definitely not an issue that they are not in your bridal party, they are doing it because they are excited about your marriage and want to do something nice for you, especially if you are always the one planning lovely surprised for others! They obviously feel like you deserve it!
You should definitely just enjoy spending this time with your family and friends! Have fun!!
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Master September 2019
Sherry · on July 12, 2019 at 9:50 AM
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I feel you 100%. Mine is tomorrow. My only comforting part about it is that we are doing a couple's shower since this is the first time a lot of our families will be meeting so my FH will be there awkward with me lol. We are also not having a bridal party but did ask his dad and my cousin to be our honorary MOH and Best Man but with no duties. I also didn't want any showers or parties but my cousin insisted so I gave in. I am however excited for the families to mingle and get to know each other since my family and his family are from two completely different worlds lol. We are in this together and we will get through it!!
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Legend July 2019
MrsD · on July 12, 2019 at 10:55 AM
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I would just get her a really nice gift! My mom put my bridal shower on for me, so my MOH & BM wouldn't have to pay for it.
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Legend June 2019
Melle · on July 12, 2019 at 10:57 AM
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Anyone can throw you one just have fun with it. People just wanna celebrate you
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