​Instead of “Bridal Showers”give people “Moving Shower” for when you first move out of your parents house.

(Not really counting school residence, because usually you are tight on space there.)

My family member is getting married (very exciting, and I am happy for them). They are moving out for the first time so they need all the typical shower gifts, (vacuum, pots and pans, towels, etc…)

I am almost the same age and getting ready to move out as well, but on my own and have basically nothing. (Would be so happy if my friends and family showed up with vacuums and dishes lol). And thinking back to other friends and relatives, the ones that got married got showers and were gifted all these thing, and the ones that did not obviously had to go out and buy everything.

So many people move out before getting married these days. So the time when you really need that help is well before you get married.

edit:

Yes I know house warming party is already a thing, but I am talking something more like a wedding shower where people bring stuff that you need, vacuum, pots and pans, toaster, etc…

Most times (at least for people I know) house warming gift are more like plants, flowers, baked goods. These are still nice, but I feel like when you are starting out you really need those other standard house items.

I feel like it would be more helpful to throw the big “gift giving party” at the housewarming party, and the wedding shower is just more of a celebration type of party. Your family and friends get together and help you “start your life” when you move out rather than when you get married.

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