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Bridal shower shock- WHAT DO U THINK?

modelbride1modelbride1 member
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Hi,

My bridal shower is this weekend and no one has really bought a gift from the registry. There's only 1 thing on there that I think is from a shower invitee (the other gifts were handed to me from people who aren't invited to the shower but to the wedding).

My MOH put the registry info on the invite and I made sure there's a wide range of prices, from like 6.99 through $80 ( Bed bath and beyond).

The shower is small, like 10 people.  Will it be awkward if I have no gifts to open? I am glad people are coming. At first, I wasnt even having a shower because people are scattered. But I still feel a little bad that no one has bought a gift off the registry. I know people aren't rich though. Maybe Bed Bath and Beyond was a poor choice since prices are a little higher than say Target.
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Re: Bridal shower shock- WHAT DO U THINK?

  • banana468banana468 member
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    edited December 2011
    Don't freak out.  A lot of people shop last minute.
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  • modelbride1modelbride1 member
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    edited December 2011
    Is it bad etiquette to come to a shower without a gift? I'm glad people are coming.
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  • MairePoppyMairePoppy mod
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    edited December 2011
    Your guests may have gone to BBandY with your list, purchased something without letting the sales associate know to mark it off on registry. And others may have bought gifts without looking at your registry.

    There is no problem with your price range or choice of stores, so relax. Have a great time at your shower.
                       
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  • kmmssgkmmssg mod
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    edited December 2011
    this gets asked a lot.  Don't worry, there are a lot of last minute shoppers and it will all work out just fine.
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  • morenachica110morenachica110 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-shock-u-think?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:32Discussion:3fd9f25e-a644-433a-b0c5-a2d2420cc843Post:6b3eaada-3a68-4c78-888c-fe4bc7c90749">Re: Bridal shower shock- WHAT DO U THINK?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Your guests may have gone to BBandY with your list, purchased something without letting the sales associate know to mark it off on registry. And others may have bought gifts without looking at your registry. There is no problem with your price range or choice of stores, so relax. Have a great time at your shower.
    Posted by MairePoppy[/QUOTE]

    <div>I agree. Sometimes I buy something and totally forget to tell the associate to mark it off the registry. Don't worry I'm sure most are last minute shoppers. (I've been known to grab a gift on the way occasionally! lol)</div>

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  • enchantedonyxenchantedonyx
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    edited December 2011
    My sister was registered at Kohls and at her showers (one thrown by bridal party, another by extended family), she got a lot of Kohls gift cards! She also got handmade items at her shower. So not everyone gives gifts from the registry.

    If only one person shows up with a gift, maybe set it aside and open it afterwards so it's not awkward. If that's the case, just enjoy the celebration of friends/family who want to spend the day with you.


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  • fluttaby32fluttaby32 member
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    edited December 2011

    i usually do mine day before or day of, crazy but true..

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  • shellyamfshellyamf
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    edited December 2011
    Agree on the last minute shoppers or those who forget to mark it off the list.  but I also think it's not necessary to bring a gift to a shower.  Sure it's called a shower because you shower the bride with gifts, but I think it's also a time to celebrate with close family and friends.  don't worry about who might or might not be bringing gifts, just have fun.  I'm sure you'll be surprised.
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  • divaMOHdivaMOH member
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    edited December 2011
    Yeah, don't freak out.  I usually purchase shower gifts like weeks in advance just because I usually want first dibs and also have a tighet budget because I'm finishing school. But, most people don't buy a gift until the day before or the day of.  

    For my cousin's shower in July, I checked her list almost every day the week of. It wasn't until two days before her shower that people really started buying.

    BREATHE!  
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