How to give bride a shower who lives out of state? And unable to attend?
I am the future sis-in-law/matron of honor, who wants to give a long distance bridal shower, but do not know how to properly do it. PROBLEM: How do you give a bridal shower for a couple who is unable to attend because they live out of state? They have lived together for 4 years, she is unable to attend a shower back home due to time restrictions. The wedding is in May '05. Please give me suggestions?
Can I give a shower without anyone attending, can you ask her to register at a common store and have family and friends send gifts to their home? How do you go about informing invitees of this kind of shower, and ask them to send something.
I believe they deserve a shower like any other couple, despite living together and living so far away, they still could use some things!
Help ASAP! Thank you.
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Feb 14, 2005, 12:52 PM
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Re: [Julie Marie] How to give bride a shower who lives out of state? And unable to attend?
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Dear How to give,
I'm sorry, but it is in extremely bad form to host a bridal shower without the bride. A bridal shower is a party designed to 'shower the bride' with gifts and to help the guests feel as if they are more a part of the wedding celebration (this is why only those invited to the wedding are invited to the shower).
Without the bride, this is a party to gather gifts. It will most likely be viewed as a way to get more gifts for the bride.
How to give bride a shower who lives out of state? And unable to attend?
I am the future sis-in-law/matron of honor, who wants to give a long distance bridal shower, but do not know how to properly do it. PROBLEM: How do you give a bridal shower for a couple who is unable to attend because they live out of state? They have lived together for 4 years, she is unable to attend a shower back home due to time restrictions. The wedding is in May '05. Please give me suggestions? 
