My sister lives in California but is getting married in October here in Michigan. I am throwing her a bridal shower here and on her registry she wants to put items for her honeymoon. Their going to Hawaii so it would be like, bottle of wine for their room, helicopter tour, couple massage, help pay for it etc. Do you think this is appropriate? I thought showers were to help couples set up for their lives? Please let me know.
I think it is a very tacky idea. Traditionally the honeymoon has been the husband's responsibility. Most newlyweds get many cash gifts for both their shower(s) and wedding and they can choose to use that money for extras on their honeymoon. I know that's what we did!
Personally, I'm not crazy about being asked for such specific, expensive gifts for their honeymoon. Hummm, I'll be interested in what everyone else thinks. I guess it also depends on how many at the bridal shower so they can go in together. I think you're kind of stuck, however, as this is the kind of shower your sister asked for.
hi,
i think that is an awesome idea. ijust got married and we wer already living together so we kinda already had stuff to start our lives but on our honeymoon that woudl have been a great idea. well we got cash from our parents to have fun with so that was nice but your idea is great!!!!
As a gift RECIEVER - I think its a great idea too -- I believe friends and family want to help celebrate your special occasion. As a gift GIVER I want to give the couple something that they will truly enjoy and value - I don't want to buy something that they'll never use or cherish. If I can help make their honeymoon extra special and memorable I would love to do so. There are LOTS of on line honeymoon registry sites that can make it easy and fun!
I don't think it is appropriate to ask for honeymoon gifts. If most people know they live in California, chances are she will get mostly gifts of money anyway. If people ask you for suggestions then you can tell them what she wants... otherwise, I would let people do their own gift-picking.
As people are getting married later these days they may already have a lot of traditional shower stuff accrued. I think it's a great idea - something they will probably treasure more than a toaster oven or set of silverwear...! A lot more personalized too.
Never heard of this before and, in this economy, I think people will be offended. I agree it should be for their household unless it's a personal shower and then it should be small and - well -personal, like nities and underwear.
If they are adults, many people now have most of what they need to "get started" which was the point of the shower in the first place. Right? It was to get couples dishes, towels, etc... all that stuff you could not afford when just starting a home with someone. But, that assumes that you have not been living on your own which many couples now have been for some time before getting married. I think its a great idea - but would also encourage them to register for some of the things they might want to upgrade or replace as there is a whole generation of people who would not see it my way. A little bit of both would probably go a long way.
Honestly, I do not think it is appropriate. However, it is a current trend. Further, it is her wedding...so, even if it is not appropriate, I don't think it is your decision (or a reflection on you as the shower host).
