My husband's niece eloped one year ago this coming October. She and her husband are planning a party (a cook-out with games) to celebrate their one year anniversary. I recently received an invitation for a bridal shower for this niece. It is being hosted by her church, although the invitations were sent out by the niece. Just for future reference, is this "proper etiquette"? I will buy her a gift, but do I also need to give a gift at the anniversary party? Thank you for your help.
Confused guest
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WEDDING ETIQUETTE EXPERT
Sep 10, 2005, 1:46 PM
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Re: [JAnn] Bridal Shower for One Year Elopement
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Dear Confused Guest,
I'm confused also. A bridal shower??? Who is getting married? What bride needs items to begin her new home? Who are the wedding guests? This is not appropriate and I wish someone would tell her how embarrassed she will be when she realizes exactly what she did.
Please do not feel obligated to give a gift for either of these events. She is already married and therefore doesn't need items to begin her new home. Plus, an anniversary party is a party to celebrate a couple's love, not to give gifts. It is considered optional to give a gift at an anniversary party unless this is a major milestone.
We should not host a gift giving situation for ourselves. It appears as if we are hosting this party just to receive gifts--greedy.
Bridal Shower for One Year Elopement
