Well it's called a Bridal Shower for a reason. It's supposed to be all girls. Girly games and drinks and stories and what not. But when I threw my sister her Bridal Shower we played the Newlywed Game and I asked her Fiance to show up just for that portion of the event. We first had a cocktail hour and then sat down for lunch and then played the game. My sister and her Fiance had been together for ten years so he wanted to see all the family and friends that attende who he hadn't seen for years. Afterward, when we opened gifts, he sat on the patio drinking beer, messing around with his fantasy draft. Leaving the girls alone again. It depends on what your Bride-To-Be wants... Hope this helps :)
Traditionally, the Maid of Honor or bridesmaids give a shower for the bride. Tradition does not necessarily apply, however. Anyone who wants to can host a wedding shower.
The groom should buy the engagement and wedding ring for his bride to be and the bride to be should buy the groom's wedding band.
Help the groom.
On some occasions there is a mixed bridal shower, but if that is not announced in the bridal shower then no, the groom should stay away from the bridal shower and only be there at the end of the bridal shower to pick up his bride to be after the shower is over.
The bridesmaid can give the bride a gift on the wedding day. However, sometimes brides will have a bridal shower, and if so, then that is when the present can be given.
When you go to a Bridal Shower then you give a gift and it's not considered a wedding gift. The Bridal Shower is a celebration for the Bride-to-be. Yes, you would place money in the wedding card box at the reception. Only put the money in that you can afford because the bride and groom should appreciate any amount.
It's possible, but I think the bride and groom should split the total cost for BOTH wedding rings.
Yes, it's absolutely proper for the groom's aunt (and/or the bride's aunt, also) to host a bridal shower. The main ones who shouldn't host bridal showers are the parents and grandparents of the bride and groom.
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Yes, she should.
Depends on what the bride and groom wants.
the closest friend to the groom. He needs to be trust worthy to the groom too!