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Originally posted by 33girl
If you're a not so close friend, you shouldn't even be at the shower.  This is something that drives me nuts - showers that are almost as big and elaborate as the wedding. IMO, they should be for bridesmaids, CLOSE friends and close family only.
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One of my co-workers just had her shower....SEVENTY FIVE women at it, in a community room at the rec center. I was shocked beyond belief (not counting the "bride and groom are combining homes, so housegoods are not necessary" insert in the invite
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I was a fan of anything on my registery, or gift certificates. Getting married and having a baby taught me there is no gift better than a gift certificate-then you get the opportunity to prioritize and get what you REALLY need.
If I don't do gift certificates and I'm short on cash, I usually make a gift basket. For a "honeymoon" themed shower, I bought the basket, a bottle of wine, two wine glasses, a massage book, an aromatherapy candle, and massage oil. It was cute, and the bride loved it. I've also done specfic kitchen themes (French cooking, Italian, wine, etc.).