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Kimberly
Savvy October 2018

Who should organize bridal shower? *no maid of honor*

Kimberly, on June 7, 2018 at 1:25 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 13

Because my FH did not want to choose between his friends for a best man, I have decided not to choose a maid of honor. However, now there's no "traditional" person to initiate planning for things like a bridal shower. Friends and relatives have started to ask me if I'm having a bridal shower (our wedding is in October), and I'm not sure how to respond. Nothing has been planned and none of the bridal party members have asked me about it. Is there a polite way to get the ball rolling without seeming gift grabby? (To further complicate, I have a step-mother with a dominant personality and a mother who is passive that I don't want to get lost in the shuffle). Thank you!

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Latest activity by Caytlyn, on June 7, 2018 at 6:52 PM
  • Preslee
    Expert May 2019
    Preslee ·
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    I think if no one offers, than there isn't really a way to do it? If they know their is no MOH, than they probably know it would fall on them. I would wait for someone to offer!

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  • Mac2Bee
    Devoted September 2018
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    Someone has to offer to host it whether you have a bridal party or not. If no one offers to host, then no bridal shower.


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  • Jen
    VIP July 2018
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    I think you have to see if anyone offers to throw it. I don't have a bridal party (no MOH either obviously) so am in a similar situation to you. My aunts offered to co-host a shower for me. I was however, totally prepared to not have one though.

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  • Tammy
    Super October 2018
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    My bridal party contacted my mom and my aunts contacted my mom about throwing me a shower so maybe they are working on something and you aren't aware? (I actually feel weird about having a shower since it's a DW wedding but I also don't think there is anyway of stopping these ladies. )

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  • Kimberly
    Savvy October 2018
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    My brother-in-law told me that my stepmother was asking my stepsister (bridesmaid) what was going on for a bridal shower and she said she didn't know. So, there's nothing in the works at this point. She mentioned she didn't have contact info for the other girls, but I sent an email introducing everyone a few months ago with that information. Not sure if I should tactfully re-send it or maybe come up with a reason to e-mail everyone?

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  • Anne
    Master April 2017
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    If nobody offers, you don't have one. It's not polite to ask people to host something that is in your honor.

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  • earias
    Champion December 2017
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    Anyone can offer to throw you a shower. Even if you had a MOH it doesn't need to be her. I didn't have a MOH either, just 3 bridesmaids and they managed to communicate together and organize a shower for me.

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  • DC Wife 10.27.18
    Master October 2018
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    Whoever offers otherwise, no one.

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  • Tammy
    Super October 2018
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    I would it's possible they forgot or even accidentally deleted the email. It sounds like they want to throw you one without involving you just need some contact info so think of something you can send out as a group and hopefully something will catch on Smiley smile

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  • Mrs. Fall Bride
    Master October 2016
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    Well first of all, you can still have a MOH even if he doesn't have a best man, and he can have 2 best men if he wants to. Sides don't have to be even, in numbers or in titles.

    That said, in my circle, it's always the mother of the bride that hosts the shower. But unfortunately, if no one offers to throw you one, then you're kind of stuck without one. If you're close with your mom and talk a lot, you might be able to get away with saying "my friends keep asking me about a bridal shower..." and see if she offers any information about it.

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  • A
    Devoted July 2018
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    My MOH lives states away and is only able to make it to the wedding.

    For the bachelorette part I kinda threw it myself. It was a dinner and a show type of thing. I bought the show tickets and my friends treated me to dinner. It was nice!

    I’d probably ask a mother to plan since that is who planned the one bridal shower I’ve been to. My friend’s mom and aunt were so happy to host. I don’t think I am going to have a bridal shower since none of my in-town friends seem to want to do that kind of thing and my parents/family all live states away. Not a loss though. I would feel honored and so happy if someone wanted to plan one though. Ah, well.
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    Just like anyone else, anyone can offer to give you the gift of hosting a shower. If no one offers you don't get one. Same thing goes for bachelorette parties as well
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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
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    Whoever offers.
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