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Savvy July 2017

Bachelorette party money

Chelsea, on June 14, 2017 at 11:06 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 29

So i had my bachelorette party last weekend. In the beginning i was planning it myself and created a facebook event page about it. I had rented a beach house for us to spend a weekend at. Since it wasnt cheap, i was asking everyone to contribute $100 to help cover the rental and food. However my...

So i had my bachelorette party last weekend. In the beginning i was planning it myself and created a facebook event page about it. I had rented a beach house for us to spend a weekend at. Since it wasnt cheap, i was asking everyone to contribute $100 to help cover the rental and food. However my future sisters in laws kind of took the reins and ended up bringing all the food, alcohol, decorations, and gifts (they did an amazing job!). So i wasnt sure if they were still planning to give me the cash. I was fine with that since they contributed a lot. However no one else, out of 5 other ladies, has even mentioned the money. I dont know if i should bring it up or just wait it out. Any ideas? Thanks!

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  • Nsol
    Devoted August 2017
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    Sorry girl, this wasn't the best idea. If you were going to ask others to chip in, the least you could've done was ask how much they'd be willing to chip in first. I get throwing your own party if you want one, but choosing to do it at an expensive place and asking for money from guests ain't right. Everyone should get a say in how their money is spent.

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  • Sos0033
    VIP September 2017
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    You said "I booked the house because I didn't feel like anyone else should have to fork out that much money" and then in the next sentence "I made it very clear that I was asking for $100 to help cover the expenses." What? I know your FSILs ended up spending money for food and alcohol, but if they want to be reimbursed, THEY can take it up with the other bridesmaids.

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  • New
    VIP May 2017
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    So, was it worth it?

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  • FME
    Master March 2018
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    You seem really ungrateful.

    "I booked the house because I didn't feel like anyone else should have to fork out that much money."..." I made it very clear that I was asking for $100 to help cover the expenses". It's really rude that you planned your own party then wanted/demanded money to help cover it. You didn't have to book this house. YOU decided to for your OWN party. You pay for it.

    "Hey come to my bach party I'm throwing for myself, btw you have to bring $100 to help cover this expensive ass beach house" Like wtf?

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  • FME
    Master March 2018
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    You seem really ungrateful.

    "I booked the house because I didn't feel like anyone else should have to fork out that much money."..." I made it very clear that I was asking for $100 to help cover the expenses". It's really rude that you planned your own party then wanted/demanded money to help cover it. You didn't have to book this house. YOU decided to for your OWN party. You pay for it.

    "Hey come to my bach party I'm throwing for myself, btw you have to bring $100 to help cover this expensive ass beach house" Like wtf?

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  • Vicki
    Master November 2017
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    Well, you don't plan parties for yourself and expect others to pay for it for starters.

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  • K.M.
    Master September 2018
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    If you thought the rental was too expensive then why did you rent it? You shouldn't throw a party for yourself and then expect other people to pay for it.

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  • Nonna T
    Master April 2014
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    So I am sure by now you realize that planning your own bach party was not the thing to do.

    But that ship has sailed.

    Feel grateful for your fsils' contributions.

    Consider it an expensive lesson learned. Hope you enjoyed (in all sincerity)!

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  • Laura
    Master July 2017
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    Unless they agreed to the money before you booked it or said "yes put it on your card and I'll pay you back" then you can't ask them to pay for it.

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