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CalminHeart · ‎03-09-2010

I'm in my 70s and it doesn't bother me how the invitation comes to me. It is what it is and I appreciate the invitations.

lynnie61 · ‎04-28-2010

If they were invited, actual invitations, or social media invites, I get it. But then saying in case they missed anyone....that's a really pathetic gift grab. Go ahead and invite 100's, they won't be feeding them or paying for a venue.

Nancy Drew · ‎03-11-2010

I can't think of anything more boring than a Zoom shower. I would definitely be busy. A lot of people just don't care about the guest they are inviting. I can't imagine doing this to my friends and family.

Wrong is still wrong just because you benefited from it.

jubilant · ‎06-10-2010

I feel like a lot of elderly people are probably "left out" when these things are done over social media. It's not that it's wrong, but like someone else said it also seems less personal. I have enjoyed every shower I've been to or had for someone else. I enjoy face to face interaction.

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

@lynnie61 wrote:
If they were invited, actual invitations, or social media invites, I get it. But then saying in case they missed anyone....that's a really pathetic gift grab. Go ahead and invite 100's, they won't be feeding them or paying for a venue.

Yep, you got it, @lynnie61

faeriemoon · ‎03-14-2010

If the bride were not a close relative, and not attending would cause a family argument, I would decline everything. Shower, wedding, and other festivities; sorry, I am unable to attend.

~What a terrible era in which idiots govern the blind.~ William Shakespeare

CelticCrafter · ‎03-09-2010

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
I do understand about the distance thing and the virtual stuff being a more convenient alternative.

My displeasure is in the bride herself inviting people to her own shower the way she did.

@JeanLouiseFinch I see it on a FB group I belong to for the town all the time. Brides or Moms to be asking for recommendations where they can hold their bridal or baby shower.

matty liz · ‎03-14-2011

one word, [ if I can spell] intitlement! Our times don't excuse this

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

I don't have a problem with this, either. Come on!!! It is 2025!!! Not 1925 ---things have changed.!!!!! I was listening to the radio this a.m. and there was a segment on how many couples getting married, are asking for cash instead of gifts---so they can save for a down payment on a new house. What is wrong with that??? I would rather contribute to something like that and not have to figure out what kind of useless gift to waste $$ on---I mean I wouldn't be able to give hundreds of $$ for something like that , but maybe $100? Now what would be really tacky is being told how much $$ to give!!! A virtual shower might be fun too--I would try that. why not?? Beats the stupid shower games --if that is even a thing anymore----JMO--

vermint · ‎04-05-2010

@LizzieInSRQ wrote:
Tacky gift grab. Showers by zoom? Wierdos

@LizzieInSRQ Not weird at all. I attended a Zoom shower for my BFF's daughter--she is married to a Navy officer and they were stationed in Japan at the time, so no family/friends close by, of course. Also, it was after the baby was born, so everyone could see the baby, too.

It was OK...she opened gifts, there was some conversation. It only lasted about an hour. Her older sisters hosted it.