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Beginner November 2021

Couples Shower- am i the rudest person without knowing?!

BridalB, on June 16, 2021 at 10:09 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 17
I have to start this by saying I feel HORRIBLE. I made a huge etiquette faux pas and didn’t even realize it. I got engaged a while ago. In my family I am the eldest daughter/granddaughter on both sides. The last time a wedding happened in my family was in 1991. My fiancé is in a similar boat, he’s the eldest son/grandson and knows nothing about weddings. That’s to say, planning a wedding is completely foreign to us both. He mentioned a while ago that his mom was excited to host people at her new house she just bought and can’t wait to have people over for “wedding things”. Knowing this, and because his mom is wonderful and loves us and I love her and I want to include her since I feel like the MOG can get left out, I asked if she wanted to host the couples wedding shower and she said she was happy to do it and was excited to. I DID NOT KNOW THAT IS SO RUDE OF ME. I didn’t realize the two showers I’ve been to, the couple/bride were not the one who initiated it and that usually someone offers to host you one. I didn’t know until I started reading threads about showers. So now I feel like a gift grabby b***** when all I truly wanted was to include my future MIL and the two showers I’ve been to have been very chill hang outs with games and some gift opening. I want to crawl in a hole and die I feel so shameful. I apologized to my FMIL and she told me she was so happy to host and didn’t think twice about it, she’s truly an amazing loving woman. But I can’t shake this greedy gross feeling. Mostly venting my shame but should I do anything else?


Also if you shame me, I get it. But before this is only been to two wedding showers and I’ve never been to a baby shower and I’m just dumb.

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Latest activity by Michelle, on June 26, 2021 at 1:49 PM
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    Super December 2020
    Anais ·
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    You didn’t do this on purpose and your MIL seems genuinely happy to do it.
    Don’t overthink this, you’re not a horrible person and you didn’t do anything shameworthy so give yourself a break!
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    Master July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    This honestly is fine. You asked if she would want to, and she said yes. The faux pas is hosting one yourself or inviting people who are not invited to the wedding. Asking your MIL if she would want to host because she dropped some hints to her son isn't really something to be that concerned about.
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  • Jm Sunshine
    Jm Sunshine ·
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    I just want to give you a virtual hug. It is very sweet of you to include your FMIL with wedding events (many brides don't) and it sounds like she is more than willing/excited to host your wedding shower. In no way do you sound gift grabby and it was not rude of you to bring her into your "wedding events".
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    Super July 2020
    Cool ·
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    Every relationship is different - etiquette rules are not one size fits all in my opinion. It doesn’t sound like she was offended at all and you had no malicious intent. I would just believe her when she says she’s happy to do it.
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  • Piper
    Dedicated April 2022
    Piper ·
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    Even though the bride or couple doesn't host/plan it , there's nothing wrong with asking someone as long as you don't pressure anyone and don't play the guilt trip card to get your way. You asked, his mom was happy to say yes= period! Has she refused, it would be another story but she said yes:period.
    Plus: you don't have to STRICTLY follow all etiquettes (most of them are outdated though, when they are not sexist/patriarchal); asking his mom to host your couple shower won't make your marriage unvalid...

    You might worry about what other people would think: It's none of their business. It's only yours (you,your man and his mom).

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  • Rosie
    Master February 2022
    Rosie ·
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    I think it's fine! It wasn't meant that way and doesn't sound like your MIL is upset about it, so give yourself a break. She's probably happy to be involved and included - and as if she wouldn't WANT her son/you to have the celebrations that made them happy? Let it go and enjoy it!

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  • Michelle
    Master April 2021
    Michelle ·
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    OMG- girl you make me laugh! The way you started describing your tale I thought maybe something catastrophic like you ran over her pet & hid the body! It seems to me she’s wanting to do something & is really happy to do this! Relax!
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  • Jacks
    Rockstar November 2054
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    It sounds like it all worked out OK. Have fun at your shower!

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    Lady ·
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    You are totally fine -please dont' worry yourself any more about this!! Your MIL specifically mentioned being excited to host wedding things there - you brought up a shower and she said yes. This is a totally normal conversation!!!

    People get flamed on here sometimes because of the expectations they have that people should throw them parties and get mad when people don't offer or what is offered is not their preferred way. You didn't do that!!!

    Enjoy your shower and your wonderful MIL.

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  • Thinn
    Devoted September 2021
    Thinn ·
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    I asked my future sister in law to host our couple shower as a way to meet his extended family that I haven’t met yet. Didn’t realize it was rude either. Ooops! Might have to text her and apologize
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    Maggie ·
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    It's good that you apologized and everything seems to be perfectly fine with your relationship with your future MIL. I would just forgive yourself and move on. Don't bring it up with your FMIL again, just be appropriately thankful on the day.

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  • Natalie
    Super November 2020
    Natalie ·
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    It is okay! You didn’t do it on purpose, and honestly, I don’t think most of us know these types of things until after reading this forum! I had no idea of this originally. My mother clearly didn’t either and actually told me to start planning my shower! It was my MOH who told me otherwise. We all learn as we go!
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    Peyton ·
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    It is OK. You did not know and you didn’t have any hidden motives. It is kind of like littering….intent is everything. Intentionally chucking a garbage bag of trash out the car window isn’t the same as accidentally dropping a gum wrapper. Both are littering, but they aren’t the same. You basically just accidentally dropped a gum wrapper. No big deal. Forgive yourself and don’t think of it again.

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  • Ellen
    Devoted October 2021
    Ellen ·
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    You sound like a sweet thoughtful person. And your mother in law sounds delighted to do this! Please don’t stress, it sounds as if it all worked out well and you are both happy. Enjoy your day!
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    Judith ·
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    Luckily you did not choose your snootiest friend, but someone truly happy to do it!
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  • Laura
    Devoted July 2020
    Laura ·
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    You seem like a very sweet person and it is very clear that you did not mean to be rude. Your mother-in-law would have probably had a shower for you anyways if she was talking about having people over for "wedding things." You probably just beat her to it. Don't sweat it. I know it seems like a big deal now, but you'll be laughing at yourself a year from now about this whole thing. 😊
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  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
    Michelle ·
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    Take a deep breath. The only real faux pas is hosting the event yourself. You are fine.
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