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Shower with no reception??

Kaitlyn, on June 18, 2020 at 12:06 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 7

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I’m getting married in the fall, my venue has been canceled due to COVID-19. We still plan to get married at City Hall with a few of our closest family and friends. I wasn’t going to do a bridal shower since there will be no traditional wedding and reception. My mother-in-law to-be insists that we still have one. I don’t want to come off like I just want the gifts when we won’t be celebrating with most of the people who attend the shower. Should we go ahead with a shower anyway? Thoughts?

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Latest activity by Lynnie, on June 22, 2020 at 1:42 PM

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Melle · on June 18, 2020 at 12:11 PM
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You can change it to a bridal luncheon ! that wouldn't be gift grabby.
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Renee · on June 18, 2020 at 12:22 PM
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It would be gift grabby if you had no plans on having a formal wedding. But I believe that COVID shouldn’t stop brides with original plans. You still deserve to be celebrated and even if your wedding day is going to be different than what you envisioned. Good luck to you!
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Veronica · on June 18, 2020 at 12:27 PM
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I wouldn't. It definitely would come off like you were expecting gifts. I would go to lunch or something fun like that instead, but I wouldn't have a shower.
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Hhh · on June 18, 2020 at 1:02 PM
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I like the idea of a luncheon rather than shower, but if I had a friend who was pushed into cancelling their big wedding I would absolutely want to celebrate with them in any way possible! I’m also still buying gifts for friends in those positions, so this would just feel like a good opportunity to give it to them.
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Sara · on June 18, 2020 at 1:08 PM
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I am in the exact same position. I asked my aunt to add to the invites that gifts are not necessary but she said people will be happy to buy things even if there is no reception and to not worry about it. So I guess I won't worry about it and if people throw a fit then I will just return the gifts.
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Nefetera · on June 19, 2020 at 7:51 AM
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Yes going to city hall is still a wedding and its still you getting married. Theres many ways ppl get married. Your still a bride. Why not...
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Lynnie · on June 22, 2020 at 1:42 PM
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I totally agree! I think officially calling it a bridal luncheon and not explicitly requesting gifts is perfect, but I'm sure everyone will still want to celebrate you!!
I also agree that having Covid restrict your guest list is way different!
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