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What does everyone think of?

Ronnie&Theresa Posted: Sep 23, 2002 08:46 AM+

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Posted: Sep 23, 2002 08:46 AM

What does everyone think of?

Jack and Jill showers?

Sonicstef Posted: Sep 23, 2002 08:48 AM+

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Posted: Sep 23, 2002 08:48 AM

Re: What does everyone think of?

If you don't have an engagment party, I think they're great.

jpsgirl Posted: Sep 23, 2002 09:15 AM+

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Posted: Sep 23, 2002 09:15 AM

Re: What does everyone think of?

we didn't have an engagement party, and I wanted a jack and jill shower. My BM's and mom weren't interested in that though, so I got a traditional shower, which I still enjoyed.

Ronnie&Theresa Posted: Sep 23, 2002 09:22 AM+

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Posted: Sep 23, 2002 09:22 AM

Re: What does everyone think of?

We didnt have an engadgement party Yet.. I guess since we had so many deaths in the past year it prolonged it all..

Plus my fiance's lil brother has been very sick .. Back and forth with the hospital...

I like the whole Jack and Jill idea...

Anyone have one?

ddunne23 Posted: Sep 23, 2002 09:48 AM+

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Posted: Sep 23, 2002 09:48 AM

Re: What does everyone think of?

Clueless here....what is a Jack and Jill shower...is that another term for a 'couples shower?'

michele31 Posted: Sep 23, 2002 11:08 AM+

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Posted: Sep 23, 2002 11:08 AM

Re: What does everyone think of?

Jack and Jill showers are great for couples who a) do not have an e-party or b) do not have large families c) have a shower at someone's home.
If my moms had to pay for guys at my shower too, it would have been way too much. I think it all depends on who is throwing the shower and where. I also think most guys do not enjoy the whole 'open china and glasses' for hours type showers.

I never wanted one. I always dreamed of my shower being a traditional one with all females, but there is nothing wrong with a couple shower if that is what you want.

SeptemberBride03 Posted: Sep 23, 2002 11:19 AM+

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Posted: Sep 23, 2002 11:19 AM

Re: What does everyone think of?

My FSIL got married in Bermuda and a lot of the family could not afford to go, so my FILs threw them a Jack & Jill so everyone could celebrate with them. I thought it was perfect in that situation. I personally wouldn't want one.

Karen62794 Posted: Sep 23, 2002 12:25 PM+

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Posted: Sep 23, 2002 12:25 PM

Re: What does everyone think of?

I like the idea, but I really want a traditional shower with just the 'girls'.

ddunne23 Posted: Sep 23, 2002 12:31 PM+

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Posted: Sep 23, 2002 12:31 PM

Re: What does everyone think of?

I guess I get the best of both worlds...coworkers here in Texas are throwing a couples happy hour type thing so everyone doesn't have to sit around and watch us open presents, but it is still a shower. And then I will have the girls only one when I am home in November. No surprises here...just one of the issues with planning from long distnace

Sassy Posted: Sep 23, 2002 03:27 PM+

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Posted: Sep 23, 2002 03:27 PM