Different Registry for Shower?

ajroark

So, my BM who is planning my shower asked where I was registering for the shower so she could circulate that information to the guests. I said BBB and she responded with “but that’s your wedding registry, what about your shower registry?” I told her I thought that they were the same thing, and she said usually the bride receives things only she would like rather than couple/home gifts at the shower. She mentioned she’s gone to about three showers within the past few years and the bride receives things like lotion, lingerie, scrapbook supplies, make-up, etc rather than traditional home gifts. Who is right? Am I supposed to have a separate “girly” shower registry from my wedding registry at BBB? I’ve never been to a bridal shower before so I have no idea how this works!

hlq2011

I replied to you on E.

By the way, it's good netiquette, if you post the same thing on multiple forums, to put "XP" in the subject line so people know it's been cross posted.

caseyandlizzie

Sometimes there are themed showers where everyone brings something involving that theme, otherwise your wedding registry will suffice for your bridal shower.


Also, please use the default font....the one you used is a little hard to read.

aegrish

My registries were the same...not sure why you would need 2.  I've never been to a 'themed' shower but I think that it's rude to tell guests what to bring.  Or even strongly suggest it.  IMO lingerie at a BRIDAL shower is inapporriate.  At a lingerie shower or bachelorette shower sure, but a bridal shower is usually for household items.

Milsey32

I have heard the term "bridal shower" be different than a "wedding shower" in which case, the bride is showered with gifts for the bride (like you said - lotions, scrapbooking stuff, etc) BUT I've never been to one. Any 'bridal shower' I've been to has been gifts off the registry for the couple.

Edit: However, for those "bridal showers" that are meant just for the bride, I think it'd be tacky to register for. It'd be like registering for your birthday, IMO...

lalaith50

hm. I've never heard of having a different registry. I figure that if people want to buy lingerie or lotiony stuff (esp. if they're not invited to the bachelorette party- isn't that when that stuff is usually given?) they can just buy it without you registering for it.