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Beginner June 2010

No Registry Bridal Shower

w103tae, on May 1, 2017 at 2:01 PM

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I'm hosting a bridal shower for my future sister-in-law. They are not registering for gifts anywhere as they already have everything. On their wedding website it tells guests that they are not obligated to bring a gift as they are not registered anywhere, but if they would like to give a gift they...

I'm hosting a bridal shower for my future sister-in-law. They are not registering for gifts anywhere as they already have everything. On their wedding website it tells guests that they are not obligated to bring a gift as they are not registered anywhere, but if they would like to give a gift they will graciously accept cash or checks to put towards their honeymoon or home improvements. The theme I'm doing is "Love is Sweet." I do not want to a kitchen gadget theme just as an example since they don't want that stuff. So guests will ask what gift to bring. I was thinking of telling them something along the lines as to what is stated on their website. Also giving them ideas, such as gift cards to go out on dates (food, movies, etc.) keeping somewhat with love is sweet...lotions, I'm kind of blanking now. haha. What are your thoughts on how to do this. I kind of would like to put in the invite but I don't know how to word it quite right to be clear, simple and concise...

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  • W
    Beginner June 2010
    w103tae ·
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    I agree. Showers I've planned before have been so simple. Thanks for responses. I am keeping with theme as I am done with constant changes and not mentioning gifts.

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  • H2C17
    Super June 2018
    H2C17 ·
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    If you want to keep with the current theme, do a love is sweet shower and have all kinds of goodies like cake pops and treats for the guests. If you want to make a mention of gifts and it is a ladies only shower then maybe suggest pampering items for her such as bath bombs, lotions, perfumes, or candles.

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  • k
    Dedicated April 2018
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    How about a ladies only lingerie shower?

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  • W
    Beginner June 2010
    w103tae ·
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    Lingerie is being done for Bach party

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  • W
    Beginner June 2010
    w103tae ·
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    Lingerie is being done for Bach party

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  • Madelayna
    VIP September 2017
    Madelayna ·
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    I'm all for you keeping with your theme but I wouldn't call it a shower because if there's no registry that's not what it is....just call it a bridal party or something. Also- pretty sure the brides aren't supposed to be controlling all these details if any at all. You're throwing the party for her. She's just supposed to show up and be grateful- not delegate what she wants out of the party.

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  • W
    Beginner June 2010
    w103tae ·
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    Lol thank you. I know! Haha. Yes I won't call it a shower. Am liking the date night idea. That would be simple too. I'm about to have a baby soon, so I need to finalize and get invites out.

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  • Rachel DellaPorte
    Rachel DellaPorte ·
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    If a bride doesn't want to register but still expects a shower, she wants money, and she's put you, OP, in the rather awkward position of hosting her fund raiser. If the bride doesn't have a registry, she's getting my best guess from home good (wine glasses, probably). What I refuse to do is bring an envelope of cash to a bridal shower.

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  • Melissa
    Master March 2018
    Melissa ·
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    Don't throw her a shower. And she shouldn't be telling you how she wants YOU to plan HER shower. That's messed up, and not how this works.

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  • Amanda
    Master January 2017
    Amanda ·
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    I would ask guests to bring a recipe for something sweet, maybe desserts. I don't know why she wants a shower if she doesn't want any gifts. That's literally the purpose of a bridal shower. Did she ask for the shower or did you offer to host?

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  • Caitlin
    Master July 2017
    Caitlin ·
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    I think the date night theme is good, ask guest to bring ideas for date nights and favorite dessert recipes

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