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Heidi
Savvy September 2014

Bachlorette Party- does my fiance's brothers girlfriend come?

Heidi, on July 8, 2014 at 12:14 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 14

My sister wants a list of who I should invite to the bachlorette party. Do I invite my fiance's brothers (who is the best man) girlfriend? We are not "friends" but cordial with each other and have gone on weekend getaways with the boys together. Just not sure if she should be invited. On that same topic do the mothers have to be invited? AWKWARD. What about the cousins of my fiance that are girls. Is it rude if my sister (Matron of Honor) just invites my friends?

14 Comments

Latest activity by Michelle, on July 11, 2014 at 2:52 PM
  • Tasia
    Devoted July 2014
    Tasia ·
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    Invite people you feel comfortable with and can have fun with! Don't invite mothers; my mom and sister kept trying to tell me that mothers "should" be invited. That's not true. How awkward! If you feel it's awkward, then DON'T invite them and don't let anyone talk you into it!

    I would say it would be polite to ask your fiance's brother's girlfriend if she's fun to be around and wouldn't cause drama or anything. Up to you!

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  • michele
    VIP October 2014
    michele ·
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    Your party, your people. Invite who you would like to hang with, don't feel obligated to invite anyone. NO to the moms.....I won't be inviting my mom, she's old and lame and bitches about everything.

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  • Macksgirl
    Master August 2014
    Macksgirl ·
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    You invite whoever you want! There's no rules set in stone when it comes to the guest list and bachelorette parties...other than don't invite someone that isn't invited to the wedding.

    Whatever you say goes!

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  • Maltese
    Master June 2015
    Maltese ·
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    I would invite her, only if you feel comfortable with her. It this is a serious relationship they are in, I think it should be considered as it may create a bonding experience between you and her (same thing with his cousin's IF he is close to them)...say no to the moms (neither of them want to see you drunk in a tiara dancing around in a feather boa while drinking a long island iced tea out of a penis straw. Its just weird).

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  • Mrs Gray
    Super August 2014
    Mrs Gray ·
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    I plan on just inviting my bridesmaids, but it's a little bit simpler for me since we will be making a weekend out of it and staying at one of the bridesmaid's parent's vacation houses. Maybe you should just stick to the bridal party because it sounds like things could get messy for you.

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  • K
    Expert October 2014
    Kris10 ·
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    I was at a bachelorette party where my friend's mother was there; she stuck around during the presents, manicures and dinner; and then left when we all headed out to the bars. We actually had a lot of fun with her there, but the bride did warn her ahead of time that she couldn't make comments if we made sex jokes or brought gag gifts.

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  • The New Mrs. Pool
    Devoted August 2014
    The New Mrs. Pool ·
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    Only invite the people that you are comfortable with to your bachelorette party. Especially if you are having a stripper. Only invite the people that you trust. (not saying that I would do anything bad). But most of the time the bride and groom don't need to know what happened. So, if you think she's going to run back and tell (Which I'm SURE she will, DON'T INVITE HER).

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  • Samantha
    Master May 2013
    Samantha ·
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    I only invited close friends.

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  • SharSam14
    Expert August 2014
    SharSam14 ·
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    It's YOUR party so invite only the people you feel comfortable with. You don't have to invite everyone. I'm not inviting my mom because it would be awkward and my mom already knows that day is mine with my friends because we are already having a bridal shower with her and the older relatives. Unless you are super close with her and she likes to party then sure invite her! Lol I don't have that kind of relationship with her so that would be awkward.

    As for the girlfriend, it's up to you. Is she fun to hang out with? Do you trust her? You think you would want to bond with her a little? Is she and your FBIL serious enough where she could potentially be a person you will see a lot in the future? It's all up to you!

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  • JanuaryWedding
    Super January 2016
    JanuaryWedding ·
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    If your comfortable with having her there, invite her. If she's busy, or uncomfortable, she won't come. But she'll appreciate the invite either way.

    I think moms coming are a no-no. I've gone out to the bar with my mom, but I wouldn't want her at the bachelorette party.

    The cousins... I guess it depends on how close a family they are. If you've only met them a handful of times on holiday's, I say no.

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  • mrs. joyceee
    Super September 2014
    mrs. joyceee ·
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    Only if you want them there. I would extend the invite to my brothers' girlfriends if I was close enough to them or if they have been dating awhile. I'm not invite my mothers. You don't have to invite your cousins...unless again you want them there. I'd just invite all them to my bridal shower.

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  • KTSmom
    Expert February 2015
    KTSmom ·
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    I would invite her, the more the merrier.

    Have to say I'm surprised by all the "no moms" comments. I'll be offended if my daughter doesn't invite me! I'm a fun mom and won't mind drinking my long island iced tea out of a glass with a penis straw!

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  • JaKLyn
    Master November 2015
    JaKLyn ·
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    I gave my MOH a list of just close friends, a few of my fiancés cousins that I'm close with and his sister. Neither of the mom's will be attending. It would just be uncomfortable for me and just isn't my idea of a good time. Best of luck!

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  • M
    Beginner June 2016
    Michelle ·
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    I think it depends on the type of bachelorette party. Super raunchy you might want to stick with just close friends. Tour of winery I think she could go. When my brother got married I was invited to the bachelorette party for my SIL which was at Sex Tips, but I know that she had another one which just her really close friends.

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