Bridal Shower Etiquette: Dealing with a Bride's No-Gift Request

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I just got off the phone with the mother of the bride to be. She does not want me to mention anything about purchasing a gift for the bride! Huh? She doesn't want anyone to feel like they have to purchase a present for her. Thus, no bulletin board, etc. Anyone know how to deal with this, lol? I'm so confused...

 

[wadesgirl]

Then I wouldn't call it a bridal shower! I would just do it as a regular show. The problem with that is if people look at it as a shower, they will want to buy something for the bride or bring their own present. If they bring their own present then your sales will go down. Talk it over with the mom and let her know that it will be confusing to the guests and not very beneficial to the bride.

 

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Thank you so much for that advice. I will do that. She was just so adamant about it, it really took me by surprise .

 

[wadesgirl]

Thank you so much for that advice. I will do that. She was just so adamant about it, it really took me by surprise .

I would just explain to her that it works just like a regular bridal registry. If the guests were coming to a regular bridal shower they would have to buy gifts anyway. With a PC bridal shower, they don't have to shop, they don't have to wrap, they don't even have to buy a card. That's why it's important to make a wish list for the bride. People are coming to the shower expecting to get the bride a gift!

 

[mom5ca]

Is she asking you to do a bridal shower or a cooking show?

 

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The invitation says Pampered Chef bridal shower, so people know that PC is involved. The host said that she has told most people about it already, and when people call to rsvp, if they ask, she will explain. It'll be fine. Thanks!