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Non-Bridal Shower shower party...

My FMIL is having a "Meet my future daughter in law" party in lieu of a bridal shower.  I've not asked for a bridal shower but I'm happy and excited that she still wants to host a shower of some sort.  My questions is this: Though this is not a traditional bridal shower and this is mostly my FMIL's friends, do I send Thank You's just for attendance?  I honestly don't expect gifts as this is almost a meet and greet, but I don't want to seem ungrateful to the people who have come to meet me.  This is a very casual affair, it was set up as a facebook event (my FMIL has recently discovered facebook and thinks it's the best thing since sliced bread).  Of course I will send thank you's to anybody that chooses to bring a gift, but it doesn't seem like that type of event.  Any advice would be appreciated! 
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Re: Non-Bridal Shower shower party...

  • aragx6aragx6 member
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    I would give my FMIL a small gift as a thank you for hosting, but I don't think it's necessary to send thank yous for those who attend.

    Then again, it might be a nice gesture. I like getting mail!
    Lizzie
  • I am willing to bet that if you sent thank yous to your FMIL's friends for attending your party that would get you MAJOR points with her.
  • I agree with PP totally... I would give your FMIL a gift for hosting and I would send out thank you for attending notes! Its a very nice gesture!
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  • Thanks ladies, I appreciate it.  I think I'll send out fun thank you post cards to all the friends I meet! 
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  • Just in case you get overwhelmed writing the TYs (not sure how big a party this will be) I just want to throw it out there that you don't NEED to write TYs.  Even if it was a traditional shower thank yous are not required for attending, only for gifts.  So if you get swamped with work or something in the two weeks after the party don't feel like you HAVE to send them.  Though like PPs said I'm sure it would be appreciated
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