My fiance and I will be married this fall and although I'm thrilled to be getting married and want to share the celebration with others, we are uncomfortable with the aspect of registering for gifts. Everyone has convinced us that this is something we need and should do. However, I've come into a debate with my mother and sister-in-law (who are throwing the bridal shower) - they would like to include registry info on the bridal shower invite, and I feel this is inappropriate. When did an invitation for a party become a request for gifts, rather than for that persons company?
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You don't have to register for gifts - it just makes the shopping a bit easier on guests who may not know what you like.
Although I just love, love, love your attitude about the party and the gifts, it's actually acceptable to list gift registries with the shower invitation. The shower has always been about helping the bride set up a new home by providing her with gifts. If this is not the type of shower you'd like, tell your mom, who, by the way should not be hosting a shower with gifts since she is a member of the family. If your sister is a bridesmaid, she would be appropriate to host. But ask them to host a giftless shower.
Bravo - it's rare to hear of a young person these days who has such a high regard of her guests over the gifts! Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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Thank you very much for your quick and informative response. I feel much better now with regards to the situation!
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