I am part of a bridal party. I reached out to the matron of honor to ask her what the plans are so far regarding the bridal shower. She tells me that she is planning for it to be an outdoor shower at a park/preserve. But for food, she suggested having everyone bring one thing and also make one thing, and then she would buy some sandwiches as a "main".
I don't know how to tell her that this is a bad idea, and that no one wants to come to a shower (at least not me!) were they have to bring a dish and make a dish! I think she means that only the girls in the bridal party would have to bring/buy dishes. Not only that, if the party is going to be outside in August, we are running a pretty big risk of food spoilage/improper temperature that could lead to sickness!
I need some advice on how to help steer the party toward a proper but casual affair with proper catering and safe food options, etc?
