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Hi everyone,

I was wondering if any of you have been to a couples shower? My aunts are in the process of planning a bridal shower for me, but one of them threw out this option. I really like the idea of having my FH there, my dad, uncles, etc. I guess it would be more like a engagement party, with gifts. I have never been fond of bridal shower games and such.

If you have been to one before, what was it like? Were there games, just people casually mingling?

Also, I know it is customary to have the bride open all of the gifts at a shower, but have you ever been a shower where gifts were NOT opened in front of everyone?

Thanks!

I've never been to a couples shower, so I'll address your question about the gifts.

In my opinion I think the point of the shower is to give you gifts and I think some people would be disappointed if you didn't open them there. I know I would, but that just may be me...

I went to a couples shower a month ago and we are also planning on doing one.

At the one I went to, we did play some games.  But they were pretty simple word games and a little newlywed game that the couple did.  I thought it was a lot of fun and much more laid back, it was fun having the boys there.

Mine is going to be more like a cookout and stuff, probably a few games but nothing to girly.  I am really looking forward to just getting a chance to talk with your guests and stuff.  I think we will open presents there, but mostly because that part always seems fun for me as a guest.