Party questions

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My mom is hosting my bridal shower next month. My MOH and bridesmaids are planning my bachelorette party. My fiancé’s aunts are hosting my bridal luncheon. My fiancé’s mom is hosting our rehearsal dinner. They all offered to do these events, and, as they are gifts, I’m letting them take the lead on any decor/themes. I did share a few ideas with my MOH and bridesmaids though, as they asked what I might want to do for my bachelorette.

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But, with that being said, every wedding-related event is different from bride to bride. You could have them all. Skip some. Combine others. They could be hosted by friends or family or coworkers. If no one has offered to host an event yet, I’d recommend hinting/mentioning that you’d love to have one (or more) of these events to your loved ones. If these events are common traditions in your family, it’s possible that they may not have thought about it yet, as they are typically held just a few months before the wedding.

View Quoted Comment I've thought about mentioning it to them, but I don't want to seem like a bride that wants too much. If that makes sense

No, the bride is not involved in any planning or financing. Anyone can host the the parties but it is bad form and seen as gift grabby for the bride to plan the parties. The bride may be consulted for a guest list and an available date, but nothing else.

View Quoted Comment Thank you, that does help