the most common shower parties being thrown are for  baby and wedding events.    shower party as celebrated is derived from the idea of flourishing  or the word itself showering the celebrant with gifts so giving gift is  only but pertinent  and a sure sign of etiquette … i will expound in my future posting about the etiquette in shower party which is quite extensive.

i just want to focus now to the variety of shower parties being celebrated which are not familiar for others.  this may give you an idea to throw  one for your friend or better yet your close friend since this is an acceptable informal celebration initiated only by chums.

BABY SHOWER is celebrated before the baby is born, gifts may be for the use of the mother or the baby’s.  BRIDAL SHOWER is typically given for the bride but the gifts may be for the benefit of bride and groom. never equate this with stag party since gift giving is not required on this albeit this is given to the groom but stag party is merely focus on the get together of guys on the last day or days of bachelorhood.  ADOPTED BABY SHOWER, yes! adopting a baby can be celebrated but instead of the usual like ‘ the baby is brewing’, ‘welcome baby boy/girl’  use ‘for a chosen baby’ announcement.  celebrating this must be cleared with the adopting mother because others may not want the public to know about the scenario otherwise you may do so.  OFFICE SHOWER PARTY is given to a person who’s about to be promoted at the work setting by the closest office mate. this is usually held in the office per se and attended only from people at work.  HOUSE WARMING SHOWER is given to the couple or someone who just move to a new place,  gifts evolves for house decors, kitchen utensils, bedroom accessories… etc. GOING AWAY SHOWER is given to a friend who is migrating to other state or country, basically a shower for good wishes and gifts  are something  reminiscent of the place, friendship and shared experiences.  OFF TO SCHOOL SHOWER is given for someone who’s going to study in other state or country.  ANNIVERSARY SHOWER is given by the close friend of the couple who’s about to celebrate their wedding anniversary.  to guide you for the kind of gifts you may plan to give  check the list below…

1st year      paper                              20th year     china

2nd year    cotton                             25th year     silver

3rd year      leather                          30th year     pearl

4th year      books/flowers                35th year     coral/ jade

5th year      wood                             4oth year      ruby

6th year      iron                                45th year      sapphire

7th year      wool                               50th year      gold

8th year      bronze                            55th year     emerald

9th year      pottery                           60th year     diamond

10th year   tin                                   75th year      diamond jubilee

11th year    steel

12th year    linen/silk

13th year    lace

14th year    ivory

15th year    crystal

so if you have someone in mind who’s about to have a milestone in life… why don’t you throw one!

Tags: SHOWER PARTIES

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