No, You Don’t Have to Have a Bridal Shower in 2023

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One of the earliest purposes of the bridal shower was to give brides (and couples overall) an opportunity to receive gifts off of their registry(ies). But if you’ve been roomies for a minute, it’s very possible that you won’t have a need for a registry, and that’s completely okay! Conversely, you may decide on an alternative registry / honeymoon registry, experiences registry, hobbies+activities registry, and come to the conclusion that a bridal shower isn’t necessary for these types of gifts. 

YOU’VE BEEN LIVING TOGETHER FOR A WHILE NOW, SO YOU’RE BEYOND STOCKED ON THE BASICS.

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Whether you had an engagement party or have gone to plenty of brunches with your bridesmaids, friends, and extended family to keep them well apprised of all your pre-aisle preparations, if you’ve found opportunities to connect with your “people” and bond in honor of your bride-hood, then another party doesn't have to be such a prescriptive play. Sure, it’s fun to sip mimosas, play silly games, and eat lots of food with your fam, but it doesn’t have to be in such a formal forum. Actually, the less stress the better!

YOU’VE HAD AMPLE OCCASIONS TO CATCH UP WITH YOUR CREW AND BE THE CENTER OF THE CELEBRATION.

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Oh! And also, the bridal shower and bachelorette are increasingly becoming so intertwined - with lots of brides planning a bridal shower brunch or luncheon following their bachelorette weekend or a balls-to-the-wall bachelorette night out following a fairly tame shower during the day. So, if you’ll be able to revel with your ride or dies in one way or another, you don’t have to double up on the superfluous fetes.

YOU’VE HAD AMPLE OCCASIONS TO CATCH UP WITH YOUR CREW AND BE THE CENTER OF THE CELEBRATION.

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Showers aren’t cheap, not in any regard. So, whether you’re footing the bill or have your family and friends handling costs as hosts, the price tag won’t exactly be light for anyone. That’s why if you don’t have a particular predisposition to have one or two more pre-wedding parties, then you don’t have to! From venue to catering costs, gift expenses to favors and experiences for the guests, the line items for even the most modest showers seem unlimited.

YOU’RE OVER ALL THE EXPENSES ALREADY AND DON’T NEED YOUR SQUAD SPENDING EITHER.

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Even if you aren’t in charge of curating your own shower, some brides still shy away from having parties planned on their behalf. If your mom, mother-in-law, maid/matron of honor, grandmother, etc. aren’t completely shell-shocked about your meh attitude over a bridal shower, then just make sure you’re coming from a supportive place when you decline their offer. 

YOU’RE OVER ALL THE EXPENSES ALREADY AND DON’T NEED YOUR SQUAD SPENDING EITHER.

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Mention that you don’t want them overextending themselves with a wedding still in the near future and other financial responsibilities on the horizon. They might really appreciate your looking out for them. Sure, bridal showers can seem like a “rite of passage” for brides, but if you can comfortably move past that misconception, then you’ll be in a much better position to be okay with nixing it from your list of nuptials needs.

YOU’RE OVER ALL THE EXPENSES ALREADY AND DON’T NEED YOUR SQUAD SPENDING EITHER.

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