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Non-Shower Shower Ideas

lcriordanlcriordan member
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My friend is having her second boy and we are planning to host a small brunch for her and a small group of friends.  There will be no presents, just an opportunity to get together before the baby arrives. Any ideas for the brunch? We definitely want to tell people not to bring gifts and we do not want to ask them to buy anything (books, diapers, etc) but want to do something nice for her.

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Re: Non-Shower Shower Ideas

  • PunkyBoosterPunkyBooster member

    What about a "shower her with love" brunch?

    You could have it at one of your homes, make it nice, with flowers and some bright colors and just enjoy it. 

    If people bring gifts, so be it. I love buying gifts and would buy a good friend one whether or not she had a shower. 

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  • lcriordanlcriordan member
    That is kind of what we are planning on.  All the girls invited are such close friends with her that I am sure they will get her a gift anyway- we just don't want it to be the focus.
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  • 526SadieSadie526SadieSadie member
    imagePunkyBooster:

    What about a "shower her with love" brunch?

    You could have it at one of your homes, make it nice, with flowers and some bright colors and just enjoy it. 

    If people bring gifts, so be it. I love buying gifts and would buy a good friend one whether or not she had a shower. 

    I like this and I agree that regardless of what the invite said, I would bring a gift.

     

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  • BiscuitEater21BiscuitEater21 member

    Oh wow what a lovely idea. I think that every baby should be celebrated, but I can now understand why an actual baby shower twice is tacky. I love the brunch idea and I definitely wouldn't tell them NO gifts. 

    Everyone loves buying baby things and of course the practical things like diapers are always needed and appreciated. I hope you all have a lovely non-shower! (: 

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  • moonglow_84moonglow_84
    My grandparents' 50th anniversary invites said "your presence is gift enough" but people still brought cards and stuff.  At least it doesn't sound grabby :)
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  • Stina2012Stina2012 member
    I would just do an invite without registry information. Mentioning "no gifts" can be considered presumptous. Guests will likely bring a small gift anyway, but no need to even mention it!
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  • rhubarb123rhubarb123 member

    imageStina2012:
    I would just do an invite without registry information. Mentioning "no gifts" can be considered presumptous. Guests will likely bring a small gift anyway, but no need to even mention it!

    This.  Don't call it a shower.

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