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Engagement Shower/Party Gift Themes! NEED IDEAS!

MissCarly86MissCarly86
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My sister(s) are throwing me a bridal shower/viewing party for my Say Yes to the Dress episode. I am not yet registered anywhere bc we do not have a definite wedding date set. Therefore we need gift theme ideas like 'stock the bar' etc. Any ideas? Thanks everyone!
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Re: Engagement Shower/Party Gift Themes! NEED IDEAS!

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    trix1223trix1223 member
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    edited December 2011
    If you don't have a date set, are you 100% set on your guest list?  Because no one should be invited to the shower who isn't invited to the wedding.  Also, typically, showers are given about 4-6 weeks before the wedding.  So I'm not sure why you're having a shower if you don't have a wedding date yet.

    I know it's not what you asked, but it's all I've got. 
    "Trix, it's what they/our parents wanted. Why so judgemental? And why is your wedding date over a year and a half ago? And why do you not have a groom's name? And why have you posted over 12,000 posts? And why do you always say mean things to brides?" palegirl146
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    waltzingmatilda13waltzingmatilda13 member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm with trix, why are you having a shower if you're not registered and haven't set a date?

    Can't you just host a viewing party for your friends? It's really early to be thinking about any showers until you decide when, exactly, you are getting married and who is invited.
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    MissCarly86MissCarly86
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    edited December 2011
    We do have a guest list ready to go and almost the date locked down, I should have worded it as an 'Engagement Party / Viewing Party', not so much a Bridal Shower. Sorry!
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    waltzingmatilda13waltzingmatilda13 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_pre-wedding-parties_bridal-shower-gift-themes-need-ideas?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:32Discussion:500e4c1d-f92b-4cd6-8eef-ab8381c0f97dPost:6c095c7f-7c28-4e99-a91b-ea3b374145b2">Re: Bridal Shower Gift Themes! NEED IDEAS!</a>:
    [QUOTE]We do have a guest list ready to go and almost the date locked down, I should have worded it as an 'Engagement Party / Viewing Party', not so much a Bridal Shower. Sorry!
    Posted by MissCarly86[/QUOTE]

    Well, in that case, engagement parties aren't traditional gift giving events. You certainly don't need a theme for the gifts and you really shouldn't expect to get too much. Some people will still want to buy you gifts, but don't count on it. And the most I ever give at an engagement party is a bottle of wine or something very small since I know I will be shelling out a lot more come the wedding.
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    MissCarly86MissCarly86
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    edited December 2011
    I absolutely agree with you, thank you! I've had others tell me differently but I was thinking the same as you. I love this forum, so helpful. Thanks again!
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] member
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    edited December 2011
    I like matilda's idea. Just have a viewing party. That should be fun without attaching another party to it.
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    MissCarly86MissCarly86
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks, I had my sisters change the party to an engagement celebration and viewing party, people are welcome to bring small gifts but they're not expected, emphasis on enjoying food, fun, and me making an idiot of myself on tv. :)
    Y'all are great thank you!
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    loop0406loop0406 member
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    edited December 2011
    This site has 15 different themes, just click on one and gives you table decor suggestions and pictures, also includes favor ideas

    http://www.hostesswiththemostess.com/themes/bridal_showers
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