Dear Abby: She told friends she was eloping, didn’t need a shower. But they’ve taken her too literally

A bride is experiencing sadness because her friends and sister have not organized any celebrations for her. This situation arose after she informed them she was eloping and explicitly stated she did not need a bridal shower. The bride now feels forgotten by her social circle, leading to questions regarding whether she should have been more clear about her actual desires for a get-together to avoid this misunderstanding and mend the relationships.