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Just Said Yes September 2016

Does terribly behaved flower girl HAVE to attend the bridal shower?

Alyssa, on April 18, 2016 at 2:59 PM

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Does the flower girl always have to attend the bridal shower? I ask because I'm hosting a shower for the bride and she has made it known to me how poorly behaved her flower girl is (she's almost 4 and I've witnessed the bad behavior myself). The problem is the girls mother (who is the brides FSIL...

Does the flower girl always have to attend the bridal shower? I ask because I'm hosting a shower for the bride and she has made it known to me how poorly behaved her flower girl is (she's almost 4 and I've witnessed the bad behavior myself). The problem is the girls mother (who is the brides FSIL and a BM) doesn't watch or reprimand her when she does something wrong (breaking expensive items in someones home, smashing chocolate into the rug at a reception, running around unsupervised at night in a huge backyard). I've also been to multiple showers or events where she literally cries, whines, or screams the whole time because she wants cake or doesn't like the food, or whatever. And the mom just sits there and doesn't even remove her or try to calm her down! Someone was trying to give a toast and the little girl was cry/screaming, and it was like the mom was totally clueless. I know this behavior is irritating to the bride, so is it okay to host an adult only bridal shower? Cont. in com

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  • Jess
    Dedicated May 2016
    Jess ·
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    The only time I've seen children at bridal showers is when they are still infants. Say adults only and call it a day.

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  • annakay511
    Master July 2015
    annakay511 ·
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    I think you are well within your "right" as host to make your guest list adult-only

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  • Yourlilfig
    VIP August 2016
    Yourlilfig ·
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    I posted about my first experience with the FG being expected at a shower. I had no idea it was a thing. I really don't think it's typical or even practical. What kid wants to sit around while a bunch of adults open presents and chit chat? Im having an "adults only" shower.

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  • Shelby_Erin26
    VIP September 2016
    Shelby_Erin26 ·
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    I've never been to a bridal shower but they strike me as an adult only event...

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  • Nancy Taussig
    Nancy Taussig ·
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    If you're the host, you get to make it 'adults only.' Find an excuse and stick to it.

    "I have too many breakable and valuable items in my home" or "the venue does not allow anyone under 18", "gifts may be too 'adult'," etc.

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