Are my bridesmaids supposed to get me a bridal shower gift?

Question

If they are planning and hosting the bridal shower, are they supposed to give a gift? Before I get attacked by some of the nasty people on YA, I am NOT being greedy and asking for presents, I am just wondering. My mom already bought the bridal shower invitations, and I am planning on putting little registry cards inside the envelopes. That's why I wanted to know if I am supposed to enclose registry cards for the bridesmaids' invites, as well.

What do you think?

Answer 1

Hmm, I wouldn't put registry information with the invitations, even though everyone knows that's the point of the bridal shower. I'm just really against registry information any other place than a couple's website, and of course, word of mouth.

However, if you must, I would only put them in guests' invites that are not part of your wedding party. Your wedding party is so involved with the wedding already, they probably know everything, including where you're registered. I wouldn't put a registry card in those invites, and personally, i would tell them ahead of time that you're not expecting a gift from them, that you truly appreciate the effort of putting together the shower, and their attendance is more than enough. They may still pitch in and get you something, but then they know how much they're appreciated beforehand.

Answer 2

Ussually, they give you a bridal shower gift.

Good luck

Answer 3

Yeah but mine didn't either.  It really depends on your maids.  How much did it cost them to get to the shower and how much did they spend on the dress?  Plus are you in your 30s with a job or are your friends in college and broke?

But usually they would get you a gift.  Bridesmaids should DEFINITELY know where you are registered though.  They will get asked that a lot.

Answer 4

I would say yes

Answer 5

For my friends wedding I was in, all us bridesmaids went in on a gift to give her off her registry.

Answer 6

yes u could put the registery cards in there we didnt buy the bride a gift we through her the shower but the girls did have a lingerie line and we bought that.. but then we had extra money so we bought her her everyday dishes  

Answer 7

Well they generally still get you a gift but if they are putting a lot of moeny into everything tell them its not needed