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Liz W.
Savvy May 2018

Couples Shower/Fiesta Etiquette?

Liz W., on November 3, 2016 at 1:18 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 7
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Hi! My mom is planning on throwing us a couples shower - which I love the idea of! I always told her I don't want a bridal shower because personally I think they are a little tacky and boring (no offense to anyone that has one!) We are getting married on Cinco de Mayo 2018 because it's a really special holiday to us and both of our families. Is throwing a couples shower on Cinco de Mayo of 2017 too early? I don't plan on having an engagement party or bridal shower, and I don't really expect guests to bring gifts. I would love to just have a "pre-wedding fiesta" with both of our families. But, I know the etiquette rule for bridal showers is to host it 1-2 months before the wedding, not 1 year out. Do you think this would be acceptable or would it be considered rude? I am open to any ideas/criticism! Smiley smile

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Latest activity by OHP, on November 3, 2016 at 1:39 PM
  • M
    Master June 2017
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    I think usually showers are much closer to the wedding, when the excitement is in full swing.

    You can totally have a Cinco de Mayo party for whoever you want though and make it not wedding related!

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  • OG Brittany
    Master December 2016
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    I agree, a year out is waaay too much. Just throw a regular Cinco De Mayo party, and then tell your mom what the proper time frame is.

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  • Pickles
    Super February 2018
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    Can it be your engagement party if you don't expect gifts? If it is called a shower you will definitely get gifts and everyone will wonder why you are doing it so soon.

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  • Liz W.
    Savvy May 2018
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    Caitlin - that is true! My mom was thinking of calling it a Couple's Fiesta - and not putting any registry/gift information on the invite.

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  • Jessica
    Expert December 2016
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    My first date twin!!!

    It seems more like an engagement party imo. I would just call it that - especially if gifts are not expected.

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  • BetterThisTime
    Expert December 2016
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    I'm also in the "it's too early," camp.

    And I was thinking the same thing about it being an engagement party if you really want it on that day.

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  • Liz W.
    Savvy May 2018
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    Jessica - yay! You are my first date twin too!

    Thanks for the advice! I didnt consider calling it an engagement party before - but now that makes more sense!

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