If it is improper to specify registries ect on a wedding invitation, then why isn't it improper to hold a bridal shower? That is more or less asking for gifts right?? Or is there a difference between a "bridal" shower and wedding "gifts"???
2007-01-21 13:46:55 · 6 answers · asked by ?only?me? 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Ok notice I said I know it's improper to put registry info on any invite, I just wanted to know more or less whether or not to have a bridal shower and the purpose of one.
2007-01-21 15:06:39 · update #1
A bridal shower is a good time for all the ladies and girls in the family, and close friends, to get together for a fun time before the wedding. It isn't asking for gifts at all, but of course people bring them.
Wedding gifts are of a more serious nature.
2007-01-21 21:21:41 · answer #1 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While it is absolutely improper to make mention of any gift on an invitation, I also feel it improper to place the registry info on a bridal shower invite. I know that it is the way its done now. I asked my MOH to not include registry info in the shower invite. If people want to know, they can ask the members of my bridal party or either one of our moms. Like another person answered, the purpose of the shower is to help set up the new couples household, and basically have "girl time" before the wedding. I received so many gorgeous gifts that were not on my registry for my engagement party, and I'm glad I did. I was given a lot of beautiful items that I never would have thought of myself, and it was a lot of fun to see the thoughtful gifts guests purchased.
2007-01-21 14:58:03 · answer #2 · answered by MelB 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A bridal shower was originally planned by family and neighbours to give the bride & groom some basic household items to start their new life together.
Wedding gifts have emerged from that concept. It's either money or a "keepsake" gift.
2007-01-21 13:55:57 · answer #3 · answered by Deb K 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wedding invitations are meant to invite people to join in the celebration -- nothing more. It is rude to put registry information in the wedding invitation.
Showers are held by relatives. (Some families rely on the parents of the brides and grooms, but most are conducted by aunts of the brides and grooms)
Some people think that the shower gifts are more practical, wedding are more keepsake. Some mix and match.
2007-01-21 14:15:56 · answer #4 · answered by snickersmommie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it would just look weird and cluttered to specify the gift registries on the invitations.
2007-01-21 14:31:00 · answer #5 · answered by up_all_night 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes there is and yes it is improper
2007-01-21 13:50:41 · answer #6 · answered by zen522 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋