My sister, who is my Maid of Honor, lives in Maryland, while we live in Arkansas (moving to Kansas end of this month). I kinda know that no one will be throwing me a bridal shower as there was absolutely no baby shower for our newest addition who arrived this past March. His mother and sister (who are here in the area) have absolutely no desire to include me anything, let alone through any kind of party for me.
So, my question is, can we throw our own Bridal Party if family members who WANT to give you one are too far away to do so? We already have the stipulation of not receiving any gifts (for the wedding or any parties), but kindly requesting our guests to donate to either BACA or our family vacation fund if they feel they simply have to give something.
