What Is The Purpose Of A Bridal Shower?

Question

I've asked a few questions on engagement parties & whether to have one & people keep saying it's greedy to have an engagement party & a shower, but I never ONCE mentioned getting presents at the engagement party or having a bridal shower cause it's not something you do here & I dont even really know what it is.

So what is a bridal shower?

& What is its purpose?

Answer 1

A bridal shower, also known as a wedding shower, is for the couple.  The point is to "shower" the couple with gifts to set up their new household.  A bachelorette party is when people may give you gifts of lingerie and such.  An engagement party  is a party that the couples typically throw to announce the engagement, no gifts are supposed to be given, but usually people bring something, like picture frames, wine, etc.

Answer 2

A bridal shower is like a baby shower, only you don't get baby gifts. Instead you get lingerie and fun stuff for you and your new husband!

You invite girls over, you have cake, you play silly game and then you open gifts! You can indicate that you are not accepting gifts if you choose, but most people will probably still bring one.

Having an engagement party too is NOT greedy! An engagement party is a celebration of you and your fiance. You invite friends and family and you announce your wedding plans. It gives members of the family that you don't see very often a chance to meet your fiance BEFORE the big day.

In my experience gifts are not expected at an engagement party. People will probably bring a gift (like wine) to the host of the party  and a congrats card for you and you're honey though.

Answer 3

its to prepare u 4 marriage so that u will fore ever be clean during ur marriages.In some cultures it is also suggested that it protects you and your family from outside influence such as witchcraft so a bunch of women take you away for a period like a day or maybe even a week and they are supposed to train you how to walk ,act, talk, in your marriage and also bless you and your family

Answer 4

I dont no what the purpose is.

But today I went, and I met new people, some people that I havent seen since I was like, 5, and played some of those wacky games... oh, and had free food. Yum yum :)

It was funn.

Answer 5

An engagement party is to announce the engagement.  some people bring small gifts, but its not really a gift giving party.  just a announcement and small celebration

A shower was created for the women to get together and "shower" the bride with well wishes and gifts for herself or future home.

You can have both parties but mention on the engagement invite that the guift of their presence is all you ask for.  

Answer 6

couse of bad smell hehehehhe

Answer 7

You're not greedy. They are just cheap. I bet if you have both they will come and eat and drink on your dime. I never heard of people bringing gifts to an engagement party (I haven't been to many so I could be wrong). They usually just bring a gift to the bridal shower and that's only the women. They should be happy for you not arguing about money. I mean really, how expensive can a bridal shower gift be? Get a novelty from spencer's in the mall or a nice pair of underwear/lingerie from Victorias Secret or even JC Penny. My friends usually opt to have their bridal shower/ bachlorette party together so everyone isnt overwhelmed by 5 different parties. We would open presents have a lil food and drink (a stripper if you are into that). The Idea is to do what will make you happy hun. Good Luck and Congratulations!!!!

Answer 8

Engagement party-  to celebrate the engagement of the couple together.  The gifts , if any, bought are for BOTH the bride to be and groom to be.

Bridal shower -  a party for the bride only , she usually receives lingerie , x****d goodies and things just for her.  Sometimes they have themes , like if the bride loves to cook , everyone brings kitchen gifts.  It is a fun women only thing.  You really have to expirenice it.  Around here , young girls , around 12 , to grandmas go , its just an amazing once in life time womanhood happening.  Its fun.

The bachelorette parties are for 18 or 21 + only!  those are when the real naughty , dont tell grandma fun happens!!

Answer 9

Excuse for gifts. Used to be because a young couple getting married were leaving their parents' homes and starting a household together and therefore needed help setting up a home.

Answer 10

It was supposed to be in poorer times when other women would get together and shower the new baby with gifts to get them started.  Now it has turned into a joke.  But I still love them.

Answer 11

The main purpose of a bridal shower is to bless the couple with items they need to begin their new life together as husband and wife.

Hope this works! Congrats and Good luck!