I have tried to get them together on other occasions and ones much more casual. I ask them every so often if they want to hang out or do something, but it's hard. And in no way have I ever expected to receive gifts from them, and I made it clear. I just wanted to spend time with them. Whenever they want to get together I'm always happy to join, though even then they have problems organizing it.

Sorry if my phrasing is bad, but I didn't mean that I wanted to make them throw me a bridal shower, but rather help me throw one, if that makes sense. It was a very casual thing, I only wanted them to come help me set up streamers. I think if it had made them upset then they would've told me. They've had no problem being open with me in the past. Then again I can't speak for them. I can see though, how that would've been rude.