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Laura
Savvy September 2021

How should i label a friend/family get together before the wedding?

Laura, on January 29, 2020 at 12:52 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 15
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I would like to plan my own family get together before my wedding in lieu of a bridal shower, but don't know what to call it.

I really would like to see my family and friends in a more casual setting before the wedding, but I do not want gifts (our registry is very small). I've thought about calling it an engagement party, but we got engaged back in late August, and I've heard that it's odd for someone to throw their own engagement party.

However, I'm hesitant to call it a shower since we will not be doing gifts. I know that some people do showers without gifts, but it seems a bit odd to me and I suspect people might bring gifts anyway.

I rarely see my family, so I just wanted a chance to see everyone so I can catch up (because I likely would not get to do so at my wedding).

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Latest activity by Suzie, on January 29, 2020 at 8:02 PM
  • Gen
    Champion June 2019
    Gen ·
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    What about a Bridal Brunch?
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  • Laura
    Savvy September 2021
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    What is a bridal brunch? Also, it would ideally be co-ed.

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  • Gen
    Champion June 2019
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    It can be whatever you want it to be haha. Brunch with your friends and family, celebrating your upcoming marriage 🤷🏻‍♀️
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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
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    Why don’t you just have a party that has nothing to do with your wedding?
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  • Laura
    Savvy September 2021
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    Good idea! Would a potluck be tacky?

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  • Gen
    Champion June 2019
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    If you’re not asking for gifts I suppose it wouldn’t be awful, but you really should just feed people if you’re going to host them
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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    I'd just make it not wedding related and have something like a birthday party, housewarming party, 4th of july, superbowl, etc. related party.

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  • Laura
    Savvy September 2021
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    True. I think ideally I would like it to be related to my wedding if there is a way to do it that's not odd or tacky.

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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    Maybe something like a couples bbq? I'm thinking along the lines of bridal luncheon or bridal tea but for everyone.

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  • Laura
    Savvy September 2021
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    Couples bbq - hadn't thought of that!

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  • Y
    Just Said Yes August 2020
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    Why not do a couple's shower I had mine two weeks ago it was great spending time with family/friendsHow should i label a friend/family get together before the wedding? 1


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    VIP September 2020
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    "Family and Friends Get Together Potluck"
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  • Sherry
    Master September 2019
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    Why does it have to be wedding related? Just invite everyone out to dinner.

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  • S
    Expert October 2020
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    Welcome Party?

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  • Suzie
    Super October 2021
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    We threw our own engagement party, odd or not lol. No one offered, and we had just bought a condo, so we decided to host it in our new home. Some people brought gifts, but we didn’t ask for them. It was a brunch, so I made a bunch of breakfast/lunch food, and sangria, and it was super fun!

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