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Just Said Yes September 2013

Alcohol at the Bridal Shower?

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Mallory, on May 30, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Hey ladies just a quick question, My step-mom and sister(MOH) are hosting my bridal shower and weren't planning on having any alcohol as they thought that was the norm. Just wondering if it’s tacky to have some champagne and OJ or wine as I thought it was customary to have a few alcoholic bevys at...

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Sarah · on May 30, 2013 at 9:13 PM
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I think the more pertinent question is - Since it is the norm TO serve alcohol (be it champagne or wine or fruit punch) does that mean they are ok with it? Maybe there is a different issue at hand... are their any recovering alcoholics in your family? Would serving alcohol to everyone dramatically increase the cost of throwing the shower (not sure how many people are invited)? If they are renting a space, having it catered, etc. the cost can go up very quickly. Just food for thought.
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FutureMrsG. · on May 30, 2013 at 9:16 PM
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The best baby showers and bridal showers I have been to is the ones with alcohol. It gets everyone loose and not so up tight. Who cares if it is tacky, if you want it done do it. Life is too short to worry about what ppl think!
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JennaPie · on May 30, 2013 at 9:59 PM
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Just saw this gif and thought it was fitting to your question, lol

http://myfriendsaremarried.tumblr.com/post/47365603819/when-i-assume-a-bridal-shower-is-going-to-have-alcohol
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Mrs. A. Fernandez · on May 30, 2013 at 10:09 PM
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I cannot do Champagne but, Wine or Mimosa's will be good. It's your shower, enjoy it!!
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Goodbye · on May 30, 2013 at 11:40 PM
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I think just a few different drinks is perfectly acceptable, especially for a Sunday afternoon.
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Dani · on May 31, 2013 at 11:49 AM
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I know people do so you should do it if you want maybe on invite say drinks and fun so it gives people a heads up.
were not at mine only because i have a strict mom who already upset there liquor at wedding sooo im trying to keep as much peace as i can lol
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Sara · on May 31, 2013 at 12:10 PM
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I didn't have any at mine and I have only been to one bridal shower with alcohol (sangria). I don't think it is expected but it isn't inappropriate either.
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Veronique · on May 31, 2013 at 12:15 PM
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You'll need it! As soon as I walked into mine, one of my aunts handed me a glass of pink champagne! Granted it took me almost the entire 3 hours to drink the one glass while talking with everyone, but it definitely calmed my nerves (I hate being the center of attention).

What time is yours? If it's earlier in the afternoon, you won't have to worry about that crazy aunt drinking a few too many mimosas and telling embarrassing stories!
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Forever (a) Young · on May 31, 2013 at 12:32 PM
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You don't have to have alcohol at the shower, but you can if you want. I don't even recall if there was any at mine -- I don't think so, but there could've been a bottle of champagne on hand for mimosas. I think everyone just drank punch or soda, as far as I saw.
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