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I’ve still got a long time before I have to worry about this but… …I don’t want a shower! I hate them! I can think of a million other things to do with my time, especially before a wedding, than sit in a room with women I may or may not know and gush over toasters and coasters! And I think its out-of-this world to throw a shower, expect people to buy you gifts and then turn around a few weeks later and expect another gift from them. (Sorry to those who are looking forward to theirs) I don’t have a problem telling my MOH and bridesmaids this and have already told my mother and I’m certain they will honour my request. I know this sounds stupid, but will people be disappointed if I don’t/refuse have one? Is it breaking tradition?
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Well...its personal preference to have one or not. If
you are really against it then why not just have a gathering
of people close to you ...and make it a party and let them
know that you do not want gifts...just make it a social
gathering of sorts  I think I am going to do something like this but with gifts  if they want to give!
I'm not comfortable with people making a big deal about
the whole wedding thing...but that's just me...and who
knows I may enjoy being the center of attention 
Good luck!
~ Starting a new Chapter in our book on June 2nd 2007 ~
"Happiness resides not in posessions and not in gold; the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul."
~Democritus!~
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| No, you don't have to have a shower. What I've come to realize is this is supposed to be MY day! Mine...not please everyone else, so do what you are comfortable doing. While some family might be dissapointed, just remember, you can't please everyone all the time. And it's a good suggestion to just have a social gathering instead if you do want all the women to get together. Good luck!
- ...life is not measured by how many breaths you take...but by how many moments take your breath away...
Became a Mrs on May 13, 2006, the happiest day of my life! ~ Kinley Grace ~ Born Sept 25 ~ 9lbs 9oz ~
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Your opinion, your wedding, your descision. Likely people won't be disapointed besides you've already made your decision. It'll just be one less "wedding" event to attend.
~ Married On July 22, 2006. ~  ~A MOMMY since Dec.21st and LOVING it!~
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| Why not have a "special ppl" luncheon instead of a bridal shower? Invite everyone to lunch at a restaurant, spread word of not wanting gifts and just hang out with everyone. My shower is this Saturday and I have to say I'm looking forward to it. Not because of the gifts but because of the time I get to spend with these important ppl in my life.
That said, if you don't want it ~ don't have it. It's your wedding and your wishes.
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| My fiance and I didn't want a shower either. So we told our bridal party NOT TO throw us a jack and jill or any type of gift giving shower. Instead they threw us a "pre-wedding" party, and she had a movie theme games going throughout the night.
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| I don't want a shower either and I am having 3 ... FH sister-in-law wants to throw me 1 with her friends and then I have my own sister throwing one with my friends and cousins and there is going to be one at work. I don't want people bringing me gifts etc. makes me feel weird but hey its fun for them (I guess) I don't even know what I want .... and everyone wants me to register. Meanwhile I went the Bay and Sears to see about registering and holy mother - its like a 5 hour process. So much to choose from and what the hell do u do. Anyway, if you have conviced them NOT to throw 1 for you - GOOD FOR U ... watever makes u happy
sonia D+S - October 27, 2006 I'M MARRIED!!
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