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[shoekitty]

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@ThinkingOutLoud wrote:

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@Bubby Mommy wrote:

Is this something new?  I am going to a bridal shower, but I was told the bride will not be opening any gifts; they will all be put on a "gift table" to be brought home and opened "later."  I thought the idea of a shower was that the bride opens the gifts and everyone "oohs and ahs"(??)  That's the fun of a shower.  Maybe this is a new trend that I am not aware of?  I just feel a little insulted that I am invited to a shower just to drop off a gift that I spent a lot of time and thought on and then "adios."  I can understand this being the case at a wedding where I would not expect a bride and groom to spend time opening gifts, but a bridal shower is a bunch of ladies enjoying watching the bride being "showered" with gifts.  Maybe someone can enlighten me.  Thanks! 

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I always thought watching someone open gifts was dumb and a waste of time. As far as the bolded, it sounds like *you* want the oohs and ahs. 

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@ThinkingOutLoud    Sometime you think out loud too much, lol.  She was just askin.  Jmho

[ThinkingOutLoud]

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@shoekitty wrote:

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@ThinkingOutLoud wrote:

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@Bubby Mommy wrote:

Is this something new?  I am going to a bridal shower, but I was told the bride will not be opening any gifts; they will all be put on a "gift table" to be brought home and opened "later."  I thought the idea of a shower was that the bride opens the gifts and everyone "oohs and ahs"(??)  That's the fun of a shower.  Maybe this is a new trend that I am not aware of?  I just feel a little insulted that I am invited to a shower just to drop off a gift that I spent a lot of time and thought on and then "adios."  I can understand this being the case at a wedding where I would not expect a bride and groom to spend time opening gifts, but a bridal shower is a bunch of ladies enjoying watching the bride being "showered" with gifts.  Maybe someone can enlighten me.  Thanks! 

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I always thought watching someone open gifts was dumb and a waste of time. As far as the bolded, it sounds like *you* want the oohs and ahs. 

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@ThinkingOutLoud    Sometime you think out loud too much, lol.  She was just askin.  Jmho

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Are you also going to call out the others who said they don't like watching someone open the gifts or are you just targeting me for your snide remark?

[shoekitty]

@Bubby Mommy   Sort of new. Maybe last 8 years or so.   I am 77, so that tells you a bit.  I have been to a few showers last several years,, to granddaughters, or her friends.  No one my age is getting married or having kids, lol!  It depends on the kind of shower ...Smaller showers I think Bride-to-be still opens gifts. Especially if they held in a home, or non rented facility.   Sometimes showers are large ,since now a days they drag the husbands as well.   it takes a long time to open gifts, so ..many showers they  wait til home to open gifts.  This goes for wedding gifts  as well. The wedding industry is big business for sure. I miss seeing baby shower gifts. But I admit, after the 14th gift I tend to,wander.  

[shoekitty]

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@ThinkingOutLoud wrote:

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@shoekitty wrote:

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@ThinkingOutLoud wrote:

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@Bubby Mommy wrote:

Is this something new?  I am going to a bridal shower, but I was told the bride will not be opening any gifts; they will all be put on a "gift table" to be brought home and opened "later."  I thought the idea of a shower was that the bride opens the gifts and everyone "oohs and ahs"(??)  That's the fun of a shower.  Maybe this is a new trend that I am not aware of?  I just feel a little insulted that I am invited to a shower just to drop off a gift that I spent a lot of time and thought on and then "adios."  I can understand this being the case at a wedding where I would not expect a bride and groom to spend time opening gifts, but a bridal shower is a bunch of ladies enjoying watching the bride being "showered" with gifts.  Maybe someone can enlighten me.  Thanks! 

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I always thought watching someone open gifts was dumb and a waste of time. As far as the bolded, it sounds like *you* want the oohs and ahs. 

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@ThinkingOutLoud    Sometime you think out loud too much, lol.  She was just askin.  Jmho

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Are you also going to call out the others who said they don't like watching someone open the gifts or are you just targeting me for your snide remark?

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@ThinkingOutLoud    No, I picked you out, because your special. lol. And I meant it kindly, thought you could take it. 

[Rockycoast]

I’m with the ones that enjoy watching the opening of the gifts. I took the time, money and effort to purchase a gift and travel to the shower, I want to see what they get. Their reaction. I especially like seeing hand made items. The games…not so much but enjoy the meal, catching up with family and friends gathered and the opening of the gifts.

[CANDLEQUEEN]

I , too enjoy watching the gift opening,provided there are not a hundred gifts..Especially Baby Showers, but I love babies and all of the cute thigns associated with them..

I enjoy some of the games, but some can get to be too much. Plus once you play two-that is plenty no need to play 4 or 5 games-you lose people's interest that way in my opinion. 

I enjoy Baby showers more thatn Bridal Showers, but I do like both...