Need wedding shower ideas for a couple already in a fully stocked home

[LoraJ]

It sems to be a good idea to make it an engagement party instead. But is the bride expecting a shower? And how long have they been engaged?

I'm going to a shower this weekend for a couple who have been living together for a while. Their registry was full of cookware. And they never cook. So I got them something from it, but who knows if they'll ever use it. But it's what they wanted, so I won't argue. It's her first wedding, and her sister is throwing her the shower. Doesn't make a difference to me if they've already been living together for a while.

I've been wondering about this myself. We'll be getting married in Vegas. I don't plan on having attendants, my mom lives far away, so I doubt I'll have a shower. But I am wondering if we should still register. Maybe those who can't make the trip would want to get something for us.

And even though we live together, that doesn't mean we have the greatest cookware and silverware, etc.

 

[Claudia1]

I like the engagement party idea. Even tho they have already set up a household, there are always things that need to be refreshed. I was thinking of a shower/engagment party to give us all a little more time to meet and greet than at the wedding. Not many know the bride very well.

Thanks for the dialogue! It was quite enlightening!

 

[Disneyrsh]

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[RumpleMom]

I really like the money for education idea. Most people who have been living together have enough stuff.

 

[Sandy V.]

I'd make a donation in their name to a charity, but that's how I think. I've just grown tired of the "gimme"'s associated with showers of all kinds, especially when the couple already has everything. To me, it's more about the gifts and less about the celebration of the union, birth, anniversary, etc.

 

[puffkin]

I was going to say have a "stock the bar" type of shower. Especially if they like to entertain.

 

[figment52]

Why are you having a shower for them in the first place? The idea behind a shower is to help a new couple supply their home. Maybe it would be better to have an engagement party or just a party instead. You could do a couples party or a family party with kids with a BBQ. If people want to bring gifts that would be up to them but I wouldn't call it a shower.

ITA - a "shower" isn't necessary. If they feel the need they could maybe "shower" the local soup kitchen instead.

Registering for furniture borders on tacky to me too.