Bridal shower

Thanks ladies for all the advice. I am still on the fence about creating a registry but have decided to tell my mom and party that they could arrange the bridal shower. Especially for the people who won’t be able to attend our wedding but still want to feel apart of our big day. We will not be having any party or anything once we return home with our large extended families so I felt this was the right way to please everyone. My FH and I don’t really need anything for our house either as we have lived together for a while have owned our houses for longer. I thought about instead of a gift registry, maybe a trip registry to take a “honeymoon” but including our 5 year old son. But then again; I’m on the fence about asking for anything. It’s the family who is insisting and I just feel like I’m in a odd place with it all. However; the bridal shower is a go- yay for brunch and mimosas!!

If you want one...ask your bridal party/moms to throw one. and if you do. I would recommend registering from things you need for your house in a wide range of price points.

I won't be having one. (cue personal strong opinion for me...but i'm a firm believer in to each their own). for me a shower is to help you set up your home and put it together. I am on my 2nd home that I have owned. I've been on my own for almost 18 years. and FH and I have lived together for 3 years. we have all the house stuff we need (and have even upgraded most of my items once or twice at this point).

I was a bridesmaid once in a wedding where the bride felt the same as above. but we ended up giving her gifts at her bachelorette (gave her lingerie/fun things instead of house stuff).

Hobestly I feel like the bridal shower is usually thrown by a family member or friend! Maybe leave it alone but if someone else wants to throw you one go for it!! Also I hear you about the registries... I feel so weird setting one up... but honestly it's more of a thing to have of "things we would like to have" and is for sure not something that people ever feel forced to but from! I would say have one and if people want to get you something they can! But if not then they dont have to! Give the option and let them decide!

If you want a bridal shower, you should have one! It doesn’t have to be a big, over the top event but it’s still a nice way to celebrate your upcoming marriage with the important ladies in your life. When my mom got remarried she had a nice backyard shower hosted by a friend.

If you want a bridal shower than I say go for it! It can be something as simple as just going out with your friends to a nice dinner and have some gift exchange afterwards if you wanted. I'd give everyone invited your registry because a lot of people who cannot attend will still want to send gifts.