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avebury

(11,197 posts) Tue Nov 24, 2015, 07:59 PM Nov 2015

Question about an upcoming marriage (3rd time for bride, 4th time [View all]

for groom). Does this really warrnt a bridal shower? Of course they want to throw a shower for the bride (she work in our office).
The couple is going to city hall and the shower will be after they actually get married.

Can I get away with just a congratulations card?

I personally think that gifts for a 3rd marriage is ridiculous.

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Question about an upcoming marriage (3rd time for bride, 4th time [View all] avebury Nov 2015 OP

You might consider making a donation in their honor to a charity if you know one means mythology Nov 2015 #1

A gift card for a prenup would probably be tacky... jmowreader Nov 2015 #2

Aren't bridal showers supposed to be for young newly(to be)weds so they can furnish a home together? aidbo Nov 2015 #3

ITA. nt raccoon Nov 2015 #4

Start.... quickesst Nov 2015 #5

Erasers. She needs erasers. GOLGO 13 Nov 2015 #6

I am over all the give-me fests. we can do it Nov 2015 #7

when did begging become fashionable? Skittles Nov 2015 #10

I don't know, at least 25 years. we can do it Nov 2015 #16

wow. Liberal_in_LA Nov 2015 #20

Oh you should see what it is here in Korea davidpdx Nov 2015 #18

Hopefully they have... 3catwoman3 Nov 2015 #8

I agree! mentalsolstice Nov 2015 #11

My GF's crusty father would give them a washer and drier. panader0 Nov 2015 #9

"Does this really warrant a bridal shower?" No. Iggo Nov 2015 #12

I would send a 'Condolences' card. trof Nov 2015 #13

Depends on whether you're guided by friendship or protocol nt Xipe Totec Nov 2015 #14

I was protocol-pressured into "giving" at many, many, many magical thyme Nov 2015 #15

I'd say a card that says "congratulations" on it davidpdx Nov 2015 #17

I ignore these gift me gasms. alphafemale Nov 2015 #19