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Kristal
Expert February 2020

moh troubles

Kristal, on September 18, 2019 at 11:35 AM Posted in Planning 0 8

My MOH is also my FH's sister and my BFF. When I asked her, it was purely for the reason that we are close and I didnt really think anyone else would really be suitable.

I had planned to pick dresses out online and have them ordered but she wanted the excuse to shop with me so we made an evening of that, dinner and crafting. I wanted a simple $100 dress but she picked out a $200 dress. I didn't mind because she is the MOH and the other two could still wear the dress I originally picked out without clashing. Then she had me pay for dinner because she had spent so much on the dress. Between that and owing me nearly $500 for babysitting (I wouldn't even care as I don't do it for the money but she keeps bringing it up), I was a bit annoyed. I still paid for her dinner because I didn't want to be ugly with her.

I did not, when I asked her, expect her to plan anything, especially as she has two children, a full time job and leads a group (volunteers). That said, she then volunteered to host a bridal shower (if I wanted one-I declined), the bachelorette party and handle night before arrangements, She also said she was super excited about doing it. She hasn't been in touch at all with it and when asked, says "I can do that" but has done none of it. She did book our room for the night before. I was originally planning to do it all myself so its not the idea of doing it that is bothering me (I don't even want anything fancy). I'm worried that she's going to wait until last minute and not find a place for the bach party. We are 5 months out. Should I take it over myself and plan it or am I being too impatient?

EDIT to clarify: biggest concern at this point is that she hasnt asked for a guest list and therefore I know people havent gotten save the dates. Since its a week night, i'm worried they wont be able to get the time off.


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Latest activity by Kristal, on September 20, 2019 at 9:13 AM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
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    I wouldn’t expect the bachelorette party to be until closer to a month or two before the wedding. They’re pretty simple to plan, maybe a couple of weeks. I think she has more than enough time. It’s also rude to plan a party for yourself, even more so when someone already told you they were doing it.
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  • Kiley
    Expert November 2019
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    I would give her some more time. You can be proactive and send her a list which is a subtle way to ensure it's still on her radar. Invites do not typically go out more than a month before the event anyways so you have some time. If you already know the date, you can tell those invited so they can plan accordingly and inform them an official invite will follow. I have had my date picked for three months and informed my family when it was set since they will be coming from out of town, but invites haven't been sent out yet.

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  • Kristal
    Expert February 2020
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    I dont expect the party to be this early but I would think Save The Dates should be sent soon since it will be a week night bach party.

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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
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    I’ve never seen a save the date for a bachelorette party.
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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    My bach party was 2 months prior, but my MOH started planning about 10 months out. However, it was a whole weekend 1,000 miles from my home so we needed more planning time. I wouldn't ask about it until 3 months out. I'm sure the other BM are checking in with her about it too. I have also never seen a save the date for a bachelorette party, usually just a text.

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  • Kristal
    Expert February 2020
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    When i say save the dates, i'm usually talking notifications. I suppose part of my concern is that I need to know how many people I can invite. Most of the possible locations limit the number of people. I dont want to end up being super crowded.

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  • Mcskipper
    Master July 2018
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    You’re causing yourself undo stress. This is crazy early to be worrying about bachelorette party details.

    You seem very concerned about the guestlist, so you could have a conversation with her about that. See how many people she had in mind, communicate how many people are on your “must invite” list to make sure you guys are in the same page ...how big of a party are you expecting ? In my experience bachelorettes are a relatively small group event (unlike showers with a more large scale invite list)... so it is important you guys are both talking about the same type of event.

    It definitely seems to soon to be worrying about invites but if you guys have a list of bare minimum must-invites, you could put it on their radar any time. Realistically though if someone mentioned a bachelorette many months away I might put it on my calendar but would likely promptly forget about it (but whatever, it’s on there!)

    My bridesmaids all planned my bachelorette together. They probably started discussing it 2 months before it happened but most of the plans were made a month out. Though we did discuss who I wanted there pretty early on as that played into the plan making (guestlist definitely came before location!) but I also decided I wanted to limit it only to my bridal party ladies.
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  • Kristal
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    As its the only party i'll be having, I have about 6 local female friends, my 2 BFFs (the other 2 bridesmaids) who are both coming from out of state and my mom and grandma whom are also coming in from out of state. Needless to say this isn't the typical bach party and I want it to make sure we will have space to be comfortable. I think its also playing into my worrying that she seems quite dismissive to having the conversation about the guest list as I've tried. Though maybe I am pushing a bit too early.

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