No Bridal Shower- HELP!
My FH lives overseas, and I will be moving there after our October wedding. We will move back to North America 2 years later. I`m not having a bridal shower because I`m not going to register. I don`t want to ship dishes by boat to Europe, and I don`t want to store items for 2 yrs, until we return. Will people show up at the wedding with gifts? Will everyone give up $ to cover their plate? I`ve never even been to a wedding before, so I have no idea how everything works.
Posted by sue; updated 03/25/04
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People do not pay to attend weddings. So no, I don`t think they are obligated to bring money to cover the cost of the food they eat. They may choose to give a monetary gift, or they may not.
Posted by Missy; updated 03/25/04
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Just dont have a bridal shower wait untill you come back in two years and have a house warming party. It will keep from having to ship things but you will be able to have family and friends together and maybe get some stuff for your new house.
Posted by bridetobe; updated 03/25/04
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I keep seeing messages about people wanting this or not wanting that for wedding presents. The bottom line is that people are going to give you whatever they feel like and you can`t really control it. If I were moving and didn`t want to collect alot of excess possesions I would register for things such as luggage that may be handy. Also I couldn`t hurt to pick out some linnens to bring with you. Not registering at all just opens up a whole bunch more options for your guests.
Posted by Liza; updated 03/25/04
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To further my last message, if I were you Sue I would concider registering with stores in Europe and having your gifts shipped to where you will be moving or into storage for the two months. Then you don`t have to worry about sending the stuff over.
Posted by Liza; updated 03/25/04
