Not trying to be cheap, but I have already attended one bridal shower (with a gift in tow), and will be going to another one tomorrow as well. In addition to this, I will be bringing a gift to the "lingerie giving party", the bachlorette party, and to the wedding. Not to mention, for the bachlorette party we are all flying to NYC to party (on our own dime, I might add). I mean, ouch! This is killing my pocketbook. Is it wrong to not bring a gift to the party tomorrow??
2007-03-23 15:02:58 · 14 answers · asked by honk2goose 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
No, the bridal shower you dont have to give gift. Usually the bride gives gifts to bridal party.
2007-03-24 21:12:07 · answer #1 · answered by msknowitall 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shower invitations, by rules of ettiquette- imply that a gift is expected - so if it is a shower, yes a gift is required. After all, that is the whole point. They don't have to be big gifts though. Keep in mind - gifts are NOT required for weddings or bachelorette parties.
2007-03-23 16:17:39 · answer #2 · answered by Chrys 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
could you buy a themed gift set, maybe a series of small gifits and give them to her one or two at a time. If she has registered for small items ( spatulas etc) this is a nice idea. For my friends I always try to buy the small things that they want and need but that most people will not buy. I do think it is nice to bring something to each shower. Obviously she is a close friend or you would not be going to all the parties and your friends only get married once
2007-03-23 15:19:28 · answer #3 · answered by thelmashirley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make her a really nice card - it's nice to show up with something in hand.
btw sounds like she's having a lot of parties - can't she combine a few? like the bachlorette party combined with lingerie? just thinkin...
you could just get a big gift and give her pieces of it that add up after all the showers and parties :P
2007-03-23 15:14:30 · answer #4 · answered by Ashley 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Can you bring a "little" something that is for her....a TINY box of delicious chocolates... or an aromatherapy candle....or a little container of bath oils....and wrap it in a pretty ribbon.
Say something like..."I know I already gave you a gift....but this is just a tiny little something to help pamper you before the wedding.
That way you are not empty handed.....and you can point out that you already gave a gift.....and you can enjoy the party with your friend and not worry (any more than you are doing!) about your pocketbook.
2007-03-23 15:16:38 · answer #5 · answered by psychokitty 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
OH LORD!! Someone wants to be stuck in the moment of being the future Mrs. & the star all the time. Tell her this crap is breaking you. She probably isn't shelling out her own dime for these shindigs & is probably having a huge wedding.
OR...if you don't want to make her mad, just tell her you have something else planned.
2007-03-23 16:03:28 · answer #6 · answered by bigern1977 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I gave two gifts to my best friend and her husband. I should say I gave one to her at the first shower- for the bride only, and the second was a gift card for her hubby - at the couple's shower. He wanted to buy somethings from a peticular place and she didn't want to buy them for him. She was just as excited as he was to have it!
2007-03-23 15:27:22 · answer #7 · answered by Poot's Mama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you only need bring a gift to one shower. You should really only be attending one shower.
2007-03-24 00:05:47 · answer #8 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One marriage, one gift. That's pretty standard so don't feel bad about not bringing one to the next shower...I bet she won't even be expecting anything.
2007-03-23 15:23:30 · answer #9 · answered by emrobs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've brought one gift you shouldnt be expected to bring a gift to every shower.
2007-03-23 16:31:45 · answer #10 · answered by nabdullah2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋