I am invited to the bridal shower of my boyfriend's best friend. I had not expected to be invited to the bridal shower because I am not very close to the bride, so my boyfriend and I gave a 6-part wedding gift including 2 components that I had intended to be bridal shower-type gifts.
Now that I know that I am invited to the bridal shower (which was not specified to be gift-less), I am worried that it would be in poor taste to show up empty-handed. However, I do not have the resources to buy more gifts, especially for someone to whom I am not particularly close. Is there a way to not seem rude when I arrive at the shower if I am empty-handed? Or do I need to buy another gift because the other 2 gifts were sent with the wedding gifts, and might, therefore, be considered wedding gifts as opposed to bridal shower gifts?
Thank you for your time.
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Re: Already gave a bridal shower gift
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If you haven't already agreed to attend, don't. You're right - you really shouldn't have been invited. Your reaction to the invitation is the reason.
[I hope other shower planners and brides read this and realize that people aren't all thrilled to be invited and bring more gifts.] Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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I couldn't agree more. Don't feel obligated to attend. It is not a poor reflection on you. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
Already gave a bridal shower gift
