Bridal Brunch vs. Bridal Shower

[Deleted User] · March 2015

I just read another thread that stated the term "bridal brunch' refers to an event where no gifts are given. I just ordered a whole bunch of invitations for my friend's bridal shower. I'm hosting a brunch and referred to the event as a bridal brunch, because I wanted guests to know I was serving a breakfast/lunch buffet (it starts at 11:00). I included the bride's registry information and my name under the hosting line.

Will the guests be confused about the event? I would feel horrible if no one showed up with gifts. Do I need to reorder the invitations?

thisismynickname2 · March 2015

My opinion is that you'll be ok. If you included registry information, guests should get the hint.

Also, people don't need to have a sanctioned gift giving event. If someone intended to give the happy couple a gift, they can mail it some time or bring it to the wedding if they didn't bring something to brunch.

I don't think non-gift-giving brunches are very common and those that do occur are usually very small- perhaps just the bridesmaids and mothers, something like that. If that's not common in your circle, people will probably assume it's a shower.

Also, yum.

bethsmiles · March 2015

If you included the registry information then I think you'll be fine. If I got an invitation for a bridal brunch that included registry info. I would assume I should bring a gift.

littlepep · March 2015

A bridal brunch/lunch is something that the bride hosts to honor her bridesmaids. It's usually paid for and hosted by the bride and definitely not a gift giving occasion.

A bridal shower is a gift giving event. Since you are hosting and included registry information, I think people will understand that it's a bridal shower brunch.