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MrsBurkes2020
Super October 2020

No input on bridal shower?

MrsBurkes2020, on May 3, 2017 at 7:02 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 52

Hey all

Although I know the Bride does not throw her own shower.. I mean why would we but my question would be can the Bride give a lil input on it ?

Like what kind of food that's to be served etc.. Or do she have no say so @ all.. None nada zero absolutely none?

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Latest activity by MrsBurkes2020, on May 4, 2017 at 8:33 AM
  • FME
    Master March 2018
    FME ·
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    It should be up to the hosts to what kind of food that will be there. I mean if they ask you for your opinion or feedback, sure but I don't think you should interfere. Typically brides are thankful for someone taking the time/money to host them a party and are appreciative of whatever food/theme/style is there.

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  • Chelsea
    Super June 2017
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    I just had mine last weekend and I only gave input when directly asked by my MOH. And even then I was super casual like "yeah pinwheels sound delicious, but it's whatever you feel like doing I will eat anything!"

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  • Kelly
    Super September 2017
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    My mom and MOH are throwing the bridal shower and really the only thing I have had input on is the guest list and telling them I didn't want children there. My mom also wanted a suggestion on where to have it because her house won't hold everyone so I just mentioned one that was in town. Unless I am asked I am not giving any input.

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  • Constance
    VIP October 2017
    Constance ·
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    I gave my host a guest list and she asked me a few questions on what theme I would like. But other than that, it's completely up to the host. I made the favors as a way to say thank you to my guests and will get a gift for the host.

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  • GymRat
    Master May 2017
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    Do you have dietary restrictions or something?

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  • melanie
    Master August 2017
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    I think you just give the guest list and that's it

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  • Susan
    VIP December 2017
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    My sister (moh) and my mom have been planning mine and have asked me for some input- I've tried to give them ideas then leave it to them. Except when my sister decided on a perfect 'pear' theme- I shut that down pretty quickly because I hate pears. Abd she was planning on all this food featuring them. Otherwise, I've basically let her do her thing. Only other input I had was a good date and a tentative guest count.

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  • Joy
    Super June 2017
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    I had mine on Sunday.. I let my hostesses do everything if they asked my opinion I gave it to them..

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  • MrsBurkes2020
    Super October 2020
    MrsBurkes2020 ·
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    @GymRat no! I was just asking

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  • MrsBurkes2020
    Super October 2020
    MrsBurkes2020 ·
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    & that was what I was wondering as well like if she or they ask me , do I give input

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  • GymRat
    Master May 2017
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    Oh ok. No, I was going to say if maybe you were vegan, or had a seafood allergy, I could see saying something.

    Yes, it's totally fine to give input if asked. My MOH gave me some options, and I gave her input. But I also told her I wasn't picky and to do what she could afford.

    eta: grammar

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  • O
    Dedicated July 2017
    Ofelia ·
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    Don't stress yourself my bridesmaids and friends have been planning mine for a few months now and all I know is that I cannot wear white.... just go with the flow and have fun.

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  • STACY
    Super October 2017
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    My MOH asked me what date worked best and asked for the guest list. Thats all

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  • AllieCat
    Super November 2017
    AllieCat ·
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    My MOH has asked me what kind of shower I would like, but if they didn't ask, I wouldn't have thought twice about it.

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  • Chip
    Master March 2018
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    I think a guest list is a must on input, and I'd like to be asked about food and stuff too. But at the end of the day, I'm going to be grateful someone is throwing a shower for me

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  • JSull
    Master October 2017
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    My MOH(my sister) started a group chat with my mom, my other sister, and myself. We picked out the menu together. I know the date of it because I'm OOT but I'm sure I won't get any more details than that. I would have trusted them with the menu, but she wanted to include me since it's my favorite restaurant.

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  • Kaitlyn
    Expert August 2017
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    I've only given input when directly asked. Obviously provided the guest list and when my sister was stuck on venues, helped brainstorm some suggestions. She asked if I had a theme in mind and I said no, gave her free reign or theme and food. Suggested cupcakes or assorted desserts vs cake. And she's sending a list of questions that I'm sure are part of a game

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  • Eileen
    Expert June 2017
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    My MOH asked what type of shower i'd like and if i wanted games or anything like that. The only thing i really cared about was that there would be brunch food, so the rest is all a surprise!

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  • Emily
    Master May 2014
    Emily ·
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    You can give input on the guest list and the date. Everything else should be left up to the discretion of the hosts. Don't be a meddling bride. Just be grateful that people are doing this for you.

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  • Soon2Be2017
    Super November 2017
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    So far my BP has only asked for the guest list and decoration inspiration. I don't know any other details which is driving me crazy!

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