MY WIFE'S BEST FRIENDS ARE THROWING MY DAUGHTER A WEDDING SHOWER....THEY ASKED MY DAUGHTER WHAT KIND WOULD SHE LIKE TO HAVE...SUCH AS MISC., HOUR SHOWER, MONTH SHOWER, ETC. MY DAUGHTER WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU GUYS KNOW OF ANY OTHER KIND OF SHOWERS. MY DAUGHTER IS SCARED IF SHE HAS A MONTH SHOWER THAT SHE WILL END UP GETTING A BUNCH OF HOLIDAY DECORATIONS...LIKE IF THEY HAVE THE MONTH OF JULY...SHE'LL GET 4TH OF JULY STUFF AND SHE'D RATHER GET STUFF OFF HER REGISTER.
2007-01-21 03:57:32 · 12 answers · asked by boss 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
My daughter just had a shower that was lots of fun. It was "Round the clock" shower. Each invite had a time on it and we were to buy a gift to go along with that time. She received alot of kitchen items for times like 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 pm, and alot of nice lingerie and bedding items for later times. Some gifts were "naughty" but done in fun. People were very creative with their times and she really enjoyed it. Be sure shower invitations state where the couple is registered. Most people want to help the couple get the items they want.
2007-01-21 10:01:25 · answer #1 · answered by mimegamy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, it doesn't have to have a theme. And even if she does, she's likely to get some things off the registry anyway. (I've never heard of a month shower or an hour shower... sounds interesting though.)
If she wants to go with a theme though, I'd really suggest something like a "Kitchen and Bath shower", and letting everyone know where she's registered. (I'm assuming that many of the things on the registry are kitchen-related, though I suppose they might not be.)
One great idea I heard recently was for a recipe shower - everyone's supposed to bring a favorite recipe, and ideally something that might be used in the kitchen to prepare it. (Serving dish, utensils, cookware, etc.) Everyone could be mailed/given a recipe card to put the recipe on (including their name), and then she has some tried-and-true meal ideas to start her new life with.
2007-01-21 15:03:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I say she needs to speak up and let them know she wants a plain bridal shower. No theme...just every day household things. I know alot of people who have done several home shows together and have things like Home Interiors, Pampered Chef. Party Lite and Tupperware and they all show up and guests order from whomever for the bride. Most party hostesses have mentioned they do this to my daughter who is getting married. They dont care the competition is there its just and afternoon of fun. Or have her register at local stores for household items she needs and in the invitation list where she is registered for gifts...lots of people shop off of those registries.
2007-01-21 13:31:45 · answer #3 · answered by Shari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always thought a small appliances/ktchenware shower would be fun. You can do it as a brunch where you use (other people's not the bride's new gifts) small appliances for food. For ex. serve fresh waffles, a smoothie bar, etc.
The one kinda snarky thing I have to say though is your daughther can't expect too much gift-wse having a shower is supossed to be a time to celelbrate wth the women you love not an option to gift-grubb before the actual wedding.
2007-01-21 21:18:51 · answer #4 · answered by St. Judy's comet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If her friends are asking, she should answer according to what she needs the most (kitchen, linens, etc,) The friends could also let it be known to the invitees where your daughter is registered. In any case, it is extremely poor taste to whine about any gifts she receives, even if they're not what she wanted or if they are "off the register." It's up to you to guide her, and keep the wedding and showers from being a "gift grab" and to keep her from becoming a "bridezilla."
2007-01-21 16:49:39 · answer #5 · answered by Leah L 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She will benefit most from a household item shower. Make sure to list all stores that she is registered at on the invitation, or you will end up with a bunch of junk to return.
2007-01-21 12:03:42 · answer #6 · answered by Colette B 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's always best just to have a miscellaneous shower, second choice would be a kitchen shower - then you get all the little goodies for the home.
2007-01-21 16:19:56 · answer #7 · answered by Lydia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She needs to tell them she doesn't want a theme shower, she would prefer a miscellaneous shower. That way she will get a mix of things, and hopefully people will go to her registry to find what she wants.
2007-01-21 12:16:01 · answer #8 · answered by Proud to be 59 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My nephew and his soon to be wife had a Pampered Chef shower..basically the consultant comes and demos stuff then the bride picks what she wants from the book and people order her the stuff she wants..that way she has good stuff for her kitchen and its' fun!
2007-01-21 12:05:05 · answer #9 · answered by Kitikat 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As for the gift thing, either have people bring a certain ammount of money to contribute to the wedding china settings, or have them bring their own gift. You don't need a theme, just indicate that on the invitations.
2007-01-21 12:03:38 · answer #10 · answered by Mimi149 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋