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out of town shower

laurprezlaurprez
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I have since moved out of state since we got engaged.  My bridal shower will be in my home town.  The two places are 900 miles apart, so we're not talking a quick road trip here.

I'm not sure what to do about getting the gifts back to my new town after the shower, and for that matter, after the wedding as well.  For the wedding we will probably drive, so I will be able to bring some gifts back in the car.  But, for the shower, I'm flying. 

I'm wondering if there is some way in the shower invitation to maybe make a suggestion to people to order their gifts and have them sent to me in my new town.  Then at the shower, maybe figure out some way to kind of have some type of display or something so that people can see all of the gifts I've already received.  I'm just not sure.

I think I may just be SOL.

If anyone has any suggestions, I would really appreciate it!!!

thanks ;)
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Re: out of town shower

  • marissa_clairemarissa_claire member
    1000 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I had to go through the same.  My aunt had a shower in my hometown, where the wedding will also be.  I left presents there in the guest bedroom at home until there is a time I can drive them back or my parents can.  I would suggest to start thinking of options as to where you could leave them and when, at a later date, you could retrieve them.  I would not ask people to pay for shipping when they're already generous enough to get you a gift.  
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  • MairePoppyMairePoppy mod
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    edited December 2011
    I went to a shower for a bride in similar circumstances. The guests were aware of the situation and were very creative. Some ordered gifts (to be shipped) off her registry and printed out pictures of the items which they wrapped in boxes. Some wrote descriptions of the item in their cards and asked the bride to guess what the gift was. Others brought gift cards or gave cash. Some brought boxed gifts because they were concerned that the bride wouldn't have anything to open. The bms chipped in to pay for shipping for those gifts. That was their gift to the bride.

    I want to emphasize that the bride did not ask anyone to do these things. The participants came up with the ideas on their own. My suggestion would be to keep the shower on the small side, and plan on moving those gifts to your new home, a little bit at a time. You could travel with a weekend bag and buy an inexpensive suitcase to pack with gifts for your return trip.
                       
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  • MobKazMobKaz member
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    edited December 2011
    I hosted a shower for a niece in a similar situation.  Our shower was intimate in size (15 people).   Everyone in attendance was close to the bride either by relation or friendship. All in attendance were aware of the bride's unique travel situation.  Everyone was up front and comfortable discussing how best to shower the bride and maintain convenience for her.

    As previous posters stated, a few guests chose to purchase gifts online and have them shipped (many stores offer free shipping now).  Many guests, knowing the circumstances, opted to purchase gifts  they knew would "travel" easily. For those guests who chose to purchase a gift card, they also purchased a small gift/gadget from the registry.  A guest may have purchased a pizza cutter so the bride would have something to open, and then the note on the card may have said something along the lines of, "Enjoy using this gift card to purchase the pizza making kit I saw on your registry". 

    I would like to think that anyone invited to a shower is close enough to the bride to be aware of her circumstances, and as such, be open and flexible in "showering" her in the best possible way!
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  • laurprezlaurprez
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks so much ladies!!!
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