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Wedding Etiquette/ Bridal Shower

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Caitlin and Michael, on September 28, 2014 at 10:34 PM

I'm not totally sure how etiquette is supposed to work now days, and who is supposed to do what, but I haven't even had one person offer to throw a bridal shower. I have had countless people ask when it was, but no one has stepped up. Should I plan one for myself or is that selfish? I feel like the...

Should I plan one for myself or is that selfish? I feel like the bachelorette party and bridal shower are just things brides look forward too. It's my first and only wedding. I would like to do it right.

I thought about asking my future MIL to host it, but don't want to put her on the spot.

Any opinions?

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Expert November 2014
Mrs. Holmes · on September 29, 2014 at 8:43 PM
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Richmond Wedding, I really hope someone steps up for you. I thought for the longest time, that no one was going to throw me a shower. It was very disappointing. Fortunately the women in my family pulled together and threw me a shower on Saturday.

It's not greedy to want a shower. It's not crazy to think that your bridal party would throw you a shower. Traditionally that's how it goes. I was disappointed that my MOH never stepped up to help with planning, but hey that's the way the cookie crumbles.

But please don't throw yourself a shower, you have enough to worry about with the wedding. However, I think it's completely acceptable to throw your own bachelorette party! =)
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Lori · on September 29, 2014 at 9:04 PM
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I was thinking about this more. Have you considered hosting a bridal luncheon? You can do it a day or two before the wedding, and it can be super simple (soup and salads and sandwiches or do like an afternoon tea). It's not a gift giving event so you can throw it for yourself, and you get that special event you're looking for. Would that help?
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