Many couples
enjoy the traditional wedding shower – all the ladies getting together for the
afternoon, with games, gifts and food. For many reasons, though, other couples
don’t like them. Perhaps you’re a non-traditional couple, or one or both of you
are very shy and you hate opening gifts in front of people. You’ve got plenty
of alternatives to the usual pre-wedding party!
An afternoon
barbecue with all the guys and gals of the family is a much more casual
get-together. And, taking the spotlight off just one of you, any gifts can be
opened by both of you as a couple! Or, you can keep it just a celebration, with
no gifts at all!
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| Keep it casual with a backyard barbecue! |
If you want
to stay more formal, keep the group co-ed, but have the party at a restaurant
or nearby hotel. A party like this can double as an engagement party as well.
If you
really don’t want a pre-wedding party at all, make sure you make that clear
with both sides. Your family or your partner’s family may try to surprise you
with one, thinking they are doing the right thing. Usually, the surprise shower is done with the
best of intentions. Be gentle, but firm, and make your position clear.
Have you
been to an alternative to the traditional shower? Are you planning one? Tell us
about it!
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