This is our (the bride and grooms' ) third marriage. This is my first intimate but formal ceremony. We have requested no gifts please on the wedding invitations (small ceremony, 25 guests). My only attendant, the Maid of Honor/close friend wants to host a Bridal Shower. I know to only invite wedding guests, but a shower is "gifts". I like the idea of a get together and would like to invite all the ladies that are invited to the picnic we have planned for the day after the wedding (50+ guests, no gifts please) ,but I am feeling strange asking for "gifts" at the shower. Is there another bridal party the matron of honor may host that does not require gifts and all can attend?
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Jun 15, 2006, 10:45 AM
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Re: [Datz1967] Matron of Honor hosting "No Gifts" Bridal Shower
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Dear Please No Gifts,
It is wonderful that you are not focused on gifts. Thank you. But, it isn't proper to make any reference to gifts on the wedding invitation, even if it is to not give any.
A new trend is to host 'giftless' showers. Your MOH can state this on the invitation. The party can be exactly the same except for the gifts.
Other than that, she can host a tea or any such gathering.
Matron of Honor hosting "No Gifts" Bridal Shower
