A friend of mine had a traditional wedding booked for next June when her fiancé's chronic illness relapsed. Unsure of what his health situation will be, they have cancelled the wedding and plan on having a small, semi-elopement. She fears that to hold a shower for her with registered gifts would be impolite but I feel like under their circumstances family and friends will still want to be part of a traditional shower. Does anyone have any thoughts on this situation?