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is it silly i feel like this?

AlmondchildAlmondchild member
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my bridal shower is next saturday (the 19th), i'm excited of course, but i'm also really nervous, i'm usually the quiet type who doesn't have the attention on them, yet probably about 23 people are going to be there, which is a lot to me. is is silly that i'm feeling extremely nervous? if not then does anyone have any suggestions on how i can calm down on this? I know this post might look ridiculous but i just want some advice, thank you for your suggestions and comments
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  • aerinpegadrakaerinpegadrak member
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    It's not silly.  Perhaps you can ask the host if you can break up the gift opening a bit; open a few gifts, mingle, eat, open a few more, maybe play a game, open a few more.  That way it isn't one long block of all eyes on you, and you can have a bit of downtime to relax. 

    Or you may just want to get all the gifts over with ASAP, so you can spend the rest of the time mingling and relaxing.  Up to you.  Perhaps one of your BMs or your mom can help you open the presents to make it go faster.

    But remember that everyone is there at the shower because they love and support you.  It'll be a good warm up for the wedding.
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  • jenn.danieljenn.daniel
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    It’s not silly!  Try to let the hostess know how you feel so she can try to take some of the pressure off you.

    I’m usually calmer when I know exactly what is going to happen, so ask what sort of timeline the hostess is planning.  Then in your head you can schedule, “escape to bathroom to breathe” or “go help in kitchen to get away from everyone”.
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  • goheels05goheels05
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    I don't think it's silly at all.  Just remember that the people who come to your shower love you and are so happy for you and think enough of you to "shower" you with gifts!  It may seem daunting to be the center of attention, but I bet you will have a good time regardless.
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  • sudsloversudslover
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    You've received some great ideas.  I'll ditto keeping in mind that these people love you.  Just take a deep breath and have fun!
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  • Gina and JoshuaGina and Joshua member
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    I am so used to being the center of attention since I have spent so many years performing on stage and playing sports infront of huge crowds, but i was a bit uncomfortable having the 60 people that attended my bridal shower sit there and watch me open gifts. It helped e a lo to ave a head table where my bridal party sat with me and broke up the uncomfortable tension a bit. I also kept reminding myself that these people are my family and friends and they are here because they want to see me and they want to be there for me. so just keep that in mind and think about having a head table with your attendants to help keep it loose and fun!
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  • AlmondchildAlmondchild member
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    thank you so much everyone :) those are a lot of great ideas :)
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