2007-10-24 10:37:30 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
A bridal shower is never "necessary". It is up to her friends if they want to give her shower and/or a party or not.
2007-10-24 10:46:18 · answer #1 · answered by Ti 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A bridal shower isn't "necessary", but would probably be nice to help her get some things she would need to start off her married life. Since she's not having a ceremony/reception she probably won't be getting very many wedding gifts. A household shower would probably be a big help for the couple. If she has some close friends, I'm sure a bachelor party would be a fun time to get together with them.
2007-10-24 18:03:42 · answer #2 · answered by Darlene mouse 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am having a very small ceremony and reception (more like a two in one actually) but I don't want a bridal shower or anything like that. I will probably get one knowing my family and his, but it's not a requirement. If they aren't having a ceremony or reception, it's still a nice gesture to throw a nice small bridal shower or maybe just a small party for both the bride and groom together. I'm not a fan of bachelor or bachelorette parties so I would say those are a waste.
2007-10-24 17:45:31 · answer #3 · answered by Rockit 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A bridal shower is given by people who love the bride. They are happy she's being married, they have a nice lunch, the guests bring a gift.
A bachelor party is about boys being wild, I have no comment.
The very loveliest gesture that the bride will remember forever is that you offer to have a shower before you find out if you're invited to the wedding. It shows you're thinking of her and not of the amount she'll spend on the buffet.
She doesn't have to invite the shower guests to the wedding or reception. They come to the shower for her, not for what they would get from her.
2007-10-24 21:56:04 · answer #4 · answered by noname 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bridal shower and bachellorette party is never necessary... its just a nice thing to do.
Even if your friend was getting married and having a large ceremony and reception, it still wouldnt be necessary... its just something that friends do for one another when they get married
I'm sure your friend would still really appreciate one
2007-10-24 18:18:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi. A bridal shower and bachelorette party are NEVER necessary, but usually done.
It depends on how good of a friend she is. It WOULD be nice to maybe combine? the two. I wouldn't make it a big deal, but have a few friends and/or relatives. You could all go out "dutch treat" to a restaurant if you want, and "shower" her with a few gifts.
It is definitely your call, but would be a very nice gesture!
2007-10-24 18:01:43 · answer #6 · answered by iloveweddings 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A bridal shower is never necessary..but it's a nice thing to do for someone and has nothing to do with the actual wedding plan.
2007-10-25 06:40:45 · answer #7 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course she's doing a ceremony - it may not be a typical ceremony in front of all her friends/family, but the act of saying the vows and signing the papers is a ceremony.
Generally you wouldn't do a hen party for the bride if she's not having a typical wedding. But, if all her friends decide together to throw her one anyway, that's totally fine. I had a friend who got married overseas but we all decided to throw her a hen party anyway.
2007-10-24 17:45:31 · answer #8 · answered by tink 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Is there a reason she's not having these things?
What I mean is you shouldn't penalize her just because she's not doing a big wedding. Even courthouse brides deserve a little love and are making a commitment just as big as those who put on the dress and hire the DJ's.
If you would have thrown her one with a "regular" wedding you should be throwing her one now.
2007-10-24 18:51:31 · answer #9 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no but it is just fun and a bridal shower would be nice to help them get things they need and have a nice get together ,some people cant afford a nice wedding
2007-10-24 17:47:09 · answer #10 · answered by junebug 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋