The co-ed shower

About three weeks ago D and I attended our first co-ed wedding shower. D's brother is getting married in December, and their step-mom wanted to host a co-ed shower at their cabin. So, even though the wedding is still 6 months away, they had their first shower.

First things first. Why are wedding showers always targeted just towards women? It's just a PARTY, and depending on how you plan it, doesn't have to be "girly" at all. People always hate showers because they're always so "girly" and boring, but really, that's because tradition dictates that they be that and few people are willing to go against the grain!

See how much fun co-ed showers can be!?!?!?

I'm all about co-ed showers now - bridal (wedding) and baby showers, both. Even when it's just a women-only shower, I still always sign D's name to the card. After all, the money for the gift came from OUR joint account. It's not like I paid for the gift myself. So why isn't he invited to the party? To keep the guest list down? Because tradition dictates? Because deep down he wouldn't want to go even if he was invited?

Whatever the case may be, co-ed events just make sense. It's the COUPLE that's getting married, not just the woman. It's the COUPLE that's having the baby, even though it is the woman who actually gives birth. The couple is starting a life together, registering for gifts together, but then only the women gets to open those gifts at the party? Not fair!

So, this is my official call for all future showers to be co-ed, regardless of the nature of the shower! Just look at how much fun a co-ed shower can be!

The groom-to-be trying to identify his bride-to-be by only feeling legs....