My fiance and I are on a tight budget (as of right now we are paying for the wedding entirely by ourselves). We weren't planning on having an engagement party since it would cut down on cost to have less events. Now we are thinking about not having a wedding shower as well. Im not really asking if its okay not to have a wedding shower because I know its our choice but can't we just combine it with the reception and have everyone bring whatever gifts they wish to give us there?