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August 2020

Wedding Shower Dilemma

Sarah, on January 30, 2020 at 2:49 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 10
Hi everyone! I am not a bride (yet) but I am a MOH and bridesmaid for 2 weddings within the next year. For the wedding I am MOH for, i am planning the shower with the MOB and all of the bridesmaids. We are equally sharing the responsibility of planning the shower and are all contributing what we can financially as well as providing everything necessary for the shower. This shower isnt too extravagant, a tent in her parents backyard, making food, etc. I am the only bridal party member that is not from the same city so I knew I couldnt realistically do everything myself so it was easier to share the responsibility. For the wedding I am a bridesmaid for, however, the experience is completely different. The MOH for this wedding is from out of state and only the bride really knows her. She sent a group text saying she would be doing all of the planning but if we had a suggestion to shoot it her way. That was the end of the conversation and she hasnt reached out since. I am a recent college graduate and currently myself and another bridesmaid/friend are only working part time. Being in a bridal party is certainly not cheap! My question is, am I responsible for contributing financially to a shower I have no part in planning? She has not asked any of us what we are comfortable spending and has made it clear she is the sole host. I am worried she is going to plan something that is relatively expensive and ask for money after the fact. Any advice would be appreciated if you have gotten through my long winded post!

Sincerely,
A stressed out bridesmaid!

10 Comments

Latest activity by Sarah, on February 1, 2020 at 12:08 PM
  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
    Kristen ·
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    Technically I would say no because you didn't agree to that in advance nor if yuppie not included in theplanning I wouldn't.
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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    No, you're not financially responsible for a shower you're not hosting.

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  • Amber
    Master February 2020
    Amber ·
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    I agree with PP's. If she asks you for money after the fact (hopefully she won't), I would just tell her that she never asked anyone to contribute financially.

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  • Sherry
    Master September 2019
    Sherry ·
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    Since you are not hosting, you are not financially responsible for it.

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    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    I don't think you're financially responsible for it either

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  • Concetta
    Super March 2020
    Concetta ·
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    No you are not financially responsible!

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  • Julie
    Dedicated February 2020
    Julie ·
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    If you aren't hosting, you are not financially responsible.

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    VIP January 2019
    Maggie ·
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    I agree with everyone else but also want to note that this MOH may still come at the bridesmaids with a bill later. If that happens, remember this post and be firm in your polite refusal to fund her party.

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  • L
    Lady ·
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    If she is hosting, dont' worry about it one bit. You are never required to help financially or otherwise. If she asks -it's totally fine to say that you cannot contribute, but you look forward to attending.

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    August 2020
    Sarah ·
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    Thank you so much for all the responses! They genuinely made me feel so much better about everything. I was just asked yesterday to be in a THIRD wedding so I have to be very conscientious of my budget. I would absolutely contribute if asked but only what I can afford to at this point.
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