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Erin
Devoted August 2017

Etiquette for how to throw my own bridal shower / housewarming party

Erin, on February 2, 2017 at 11:51 AM

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Looking for suggestions on etiquette for how to throw my own bridal shower, possibly slash housewarming party. Short story: 3 years ago I was engaged to someone else and canceled my wedding. It all happened the same weekend as my shower. So my bridesmaids threw me a beautiful shower and I returned...

Looking for suggestions on etiquette for how to throw my own bridal shower, possibly slash housewarming party. Short story: 3 years ago I was engaged to someone else and canceled my wedding. It all happened the same weekend as my shower. So my bridesmaids threw me a beautiful shower and I returned all the presents the next day. Fast forward to now, I’m engaged to someone new and do not want to burden my bridesmaids with throwing me a shower again. Although, being that I gave all the gifts back last time, would like to have another shower. All my friends and family know what happened, so I don’t think anyone is judging me but I still feel very awkward about it all. I was also debating on somehow incorporating it as a housewarming party, to not make it look like I’m just throwing my own shower. My fiancé and I already bought a house so thinking it could be a twofer. Any suggestions?

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  • Erin
    Devoted August 2017
    Erin ·
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    So no one here registered for gifts?... right...................

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  • Mariah
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    Mariah ·
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    Awh how cute Erin. Thanks but I already learned what the word judge means a long time ago Smiley winking and I'm judging the fuck out of your idea to throw your own shower. Yes, I used another profanity and I don't really care.

    Again, I've heard better "insults" from sixth graders. So please try some more, I'm enjoying the entertainment.

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  • A
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    Aerynne ·
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    Erin, there is a difference between registering (giving guests a guideline IF THEY CHOOSE TO BUY A GIFT) and throwing your own shower EXPECTING GIFTS BECAUSE YOU RETURNED THEM LAST TIME.

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  • Mariah
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    EC17- yeah but she can't comprehend that. She's too busy trying to prove that she knows what the word judge means and others don't.

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  • A
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    Aerynne ·
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    Erin, I'm pretty sure that right there qualifies as a personal attack...

    ETA clarification

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  • AlwaysMs.
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    Damn, the good liquor store here doesn't do registries. BS.

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  • Mariah
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    Haha Erin...maybe you should think for a second. Did I say I "surround" myself with sixth graders? No, I said I had heard better insults from them. For all you know, since you know nothing about me is that I could be a sixth grade teacher. I am not, however there are sixth graders all over the place. At the mall, at schools (where *gasp* adults work too), doctors offices, the store? Oh and my brother was once a sixth grader and so was I. So yes, I would hear sixth grade insults. Obviously.

    I graduated high school years ago actually, and have been to college.

    P.S. your "insults" aren't getting any better. Like I said, please keep trying.

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  • FutureRand
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    FutureRand ·
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    Damn it! I went out to eat with FH and missed all the fun!

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  • Helena Handbasket
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    Helena Handbasket ·
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    As you go(not saying to leave) don't forget it's rude to host your own shower!!!

    As for IQ let's not go there sweetheart. It's funny how a 100 comments tell you it's rude and then you have to turn around and attack like a child. Look in the mirror if you are wondering why you are feeling "attacked". You want to do something that is rude and know it.

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  • Mariah
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    Erin- since you want to talk about IQ and continue to tell me to get my GED and help then maybe you should know the difference between your and you're. It really isn't that hard. You've seemed to be the one grasping at straws and attention considering you've been bashing strangers IQs, careers, and religious beliefs. Making fun of someone's religious beliefs is never ok under any circumstances.

    Also, since you're so good at understand the CGs you should know that you can't tell us to leave Smiley winking

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  • Mariah
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    Mariah ·
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    There are men on this site as well Erin. However, your avatar isn't what you identify as. For example, I'm not actually Emma Stone, and I'm pretty sure you aren't a house?

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  • Helena Handbasket
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    Helena Handbasket ·
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    I find that offensive. What does it matter what one identifies as? Are you being gender phobic?

    By the way there are lots of men on here. Is that wrong or downgrading your IQ?

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  • Erin
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    Erin ·
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    Keep in mind. I've been enjoying quit a few drinks. While I can still respond (with few grammatical errors) I'm happy to know that's all you got.

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  • A
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    Aerynne ·
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    *quite

    ETA

    *you've

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  • FutureRand
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    You see that star on Elphaba's avatar?? That means she is a rockstar. She was picked by the mods to help out and keep an eye on things around here. Insulting her and her religious beliefs is probably not the best idea. I'm sure it will all be in her notes to the mods. Right @Elphaba??

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  • Erin
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    Drinking' but ty

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  • Mariah
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    Erin- I've said plenty more than just that. However, apparently you can't comprehend. I also have been raised better than to make fun of someone's IQ, job, and religious beliefs so I would hate to stoop so low to your level of childish insults.

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  • Erin
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    Running and crying to el? Don't kids run and cry?

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  • Mariah
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    Oh and again Erin it's "you're" not "your". We just told you that.

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  • Mariah
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    Who said anything about running and crying except for you?

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