Opinions about 'Jack and Jill' showers..

My sister wants to give us a Jack and Jill shower, but I feel like it will seem more like an engagement party than a 'just the girls' event. Plus, I don't know if I really want to open lingerie in front of other people's husbands, my uncles etc.!!

Looking to hear other girls' experiences!!

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i like the traditonal girls only shower, but that's my opinion. i'd feel funny opening girlie stuff in front of guys too, plus are they really interested in these things? i think not lol

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I think Jack and Jill are more like engagement parties as well...but a friend of mine went to one and said the invite said wrap all presents in clear wrap...so they didn't waste time unwrapping...

kind of takes the fun out of a shower...

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My FSILs are from MA and up there Jack and Jill showers are very common. When they asked me 'When is your Jack and Jill' I said very proudly, 'NEVER! I have waited 31 years for my bridal shower and don't plan on sharing it '
Also, guys have NO idea what a bridal shower even is. It is not a beer and pretzel party. They would be soooo bored looking at china and pots and crystal frames. Plus the guest list would have been out of control if I had to have guys too. That is what an e-party is for.

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I agree, I think most men would be bored by the shower. Mine is this weekend and when I told my FH that I wanted him to come pick me up at the end so he could say hello and help carry the presents home, he was like 'do I have to?'
Anyway, thats jmo, but I think you should have whatever it is that you want.

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I am planning my LI wedding from Boston, and I have attended a few Jack and Jill showers in MA. Most of the ones that I have attended have been more like engagement parties - food, dj, and the bride/groom did not open presents in the presence of the guests.
I have also attended a few Jack and Jills that are more like traditional showers (gifts opened in front of guests, no music, etc) and I have to say that the grooms looked pretty unhappy and would have been much more excited to watch a sporting event than unwrap the gravy boat from their china set

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We went to one and the guys weren't too happy about it.

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I think Jack and Jills can be a lot of fun if it done right - no frilly girly stuff, no opening presents (which I dread no matter what), more of a fun party.

I would have much preferred this to a typical shower but the decision was not up to me.

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I think they are fun if they are very casual and not very shower like. No shower games no gift opening etc. We recently went to one that was a traditional shower except the guys were there and my husband said 'the guy' is now officially in the Mens Hall of Shame for putting his friends through this.

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Thank you girls for all your input!!!