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Alessa
Beginner September 2016

Bachelorette awkwardness

Alessa, on August 11, 2016 at 3:41 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 12

My bridesmaids and other bachelorette party attendees are implying that I pay my way (flight and hotel) for my bachelorette trip. Should I say something or just be grateful they are coming and keep quiet? I thought it was etiquette for them to pay my way but don't know how to bring it up without it being awkward.

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Latest activity by Laura, on August 11, 2016 at 4:42 PM
  • BlueHenBride
    Master March 2017
    BlueHenBride ·
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    I think it's etiquette for then to pay for what they offer to pay. If they're not offering, I would not ask.

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  • DT
    Super December 2016
    DT ·
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    You are not entitled to a bachelorette party, nor are they obligated to pay your way if they do plan one for you.

    I am paying for my flight and part of the house. It was nice enough of them to plan a trip I didn't expect anything more.

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  • LB
    Champion November 2016
    LB ·
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    While I agree with BlueHen. I also think its fair to ask what the price is and tell them if you cannot afford it.

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  • OG_MrsC
    VIP September 2016
    OG_MrsC ·
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    Be grateful. I paid for my flight and my girls covered my hotel stay. FH had to pay for both his flight and hotel stay. You're having a destination bachelorette party so they're already spending a lot. You take what they offer and nothing more.

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  • Sarah195
    Master October 2016
    Sarah195 ·
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    Did you agree to a bachelorette party that would entail travel costs?

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  • Jacks
    Champion November 2054
    Jacks ·
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    It's OK to ask the price but definitely don't ask them to pay.

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  • M
    VIP March 2017
    Miss S. ·
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    The bride should always be prepared to pay for herself, but out of generosity friends will usually buy the bride's dinner and drinks for the night. Now when we're talking about plane tickets and hotel, that's no longer a party expense, it's a personal expense where each person pays for herself.

    Have an awesome time and make (and forget) some great memories!

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  • Laura2.0
    VIP March 2017
    Laura2.0 ·
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    If you can't afford tell them that and maybe you guys can do something more affordable that doesn't entail travel. But don't ask them to pay for you.

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  • Katie
    Master October 2016
    Katie ·
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    When is your party? This seems like it should been taken care of prior to now. I think you need to ask what the price is. It is a nice gesture for people to pay for the dinner and drinks but not required. I have never heard of free travel or hotel for the bride.

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  • Alessa
    Beginner September 2016
    Alessa ·
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    Thanks everyone! Glad I asked!

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  • kiandra
    Master October 2016
    kiandra ·
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    I would pay my own way the hostess will probably be covering a whole lot of other things that you may not have to pay for.

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  • Laura
    Master July 2017
    Laura ·
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    For all my friends' bachelorette parties, the bride has paid for her flight and the girls attending cover everything else. But if they aren't offering, I certainly wouldn't ask them to pick up the tab!

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