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Elyssa
Just Said Yes April 2020

Bachelorette party gone wrong.

Elyssa, on February 4, 2020 at 11:23 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 11
Hey guys,


I need to know if I’m in the wrong or if my sister is... I’m eloping at the end of April. I was supposed to get married in June and due to stress and money we decided to elope and are so happy. All I have asked my sisters to do is go dress shopping with me twice. I’m not having an engagement party, wedding shower or anything. I’m not having a bridal party either. I’ve also planned everything on my own.
I got a little upset after the holidays because I felt like my sisters were pretty absent, no one was offering to help plan anything or asking any questions. I told them how I felt and they reassured me they cared. When I decided to elope my sister asked if I wanted a bachelorette party. I told her I felt weird having one and inviting people who aren’t invited into the wedding. She said not to worry about it and she started planning it. I told her I wanted to do something more laid back rather than a weekend getaway so we decided on a mineral hot spring/spa place nearby that costs $72 to get in. After she invited everyone I asked if I could see the invitation. She wouldn’t show it to me so I said fine I’ll ask my best friend and she was like fine and showed me a picture of the front of the invite and told me I needed to back off. Then I started finding out some people were unable to come do to finances. I was confused and asked how much it was and she said $150. I said that was very expensive for my friends and she told me if they cared about me they would come. Then I asked if I could contribute money to get the price down and she told me I’m ungrateful and she’s done so much work and I can just plan it on my own.
I feel like I didn’t really do anything to deserve that harsh of a reaction... I just wanted a low key bachelorette party where I could hang with my friends. It’s so expensive though that most of them can’t come. I’m not looking forward to going on this bachelorette party under these negative circumstances. I’m tempted to just opt out if it and plan a sleepover at my house... The only thing is my sister put $250 down on a deposit and also bought gift cards to the spa because they were having a $100 for $80 sale... I feel trapped. My sisters can be pretty harsh and the one planning is particularly good at manipulating things and being the victim. I just feel like this is my wedding and I should feel comfortable with my bachelorette party... Thoughts?? Is my sister right?

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Latest activity by Neeva, on February 5, 2020 at 10:04 AM
  • Mandee
    Devoted September 2020
    Mandee ·
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    Your sister is being a manipulative troll who needs to back off. Your wedding is about you and your FH and no one else. If anything, I would tell her and your other sisters to enjoy the spa and that you would be hosting a party for your friends on your own!

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  • Elyssa
    Just Said Yes April 2020
    Elyssa ·
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    Thank you Mandee! I need this kind of support in my life ❤️
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  • Jessica
    Dedicated March 2025
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    Ugh a perfect example of “fake helping” she planned a Bach party she would want not considering you or what u wanted. All you can do at this point is fight it out and make up lol. Tell her y’all can try and make this work or she out of a deposit. I’m sure she would get back to planning. Lol
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  • Mandi
    Master October 2020
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    I think you might be overreacting a little.
    Maybe you could use a spa day?
    I'm not really a spa person, but if the weekend costs $150, that's really not terrible. Maybe just let her do this for you. And you can always invite others out for a girls night?
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  • Elyssa
    Just Said Yes April 2020
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    Hey Mandi! I’m not sure if this changes anything, but its’s $150 for an afternoon, it’s not a weekend getaway.
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  • Elyssa
    Just Said Yes April 2020
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    So so true Jessica, thanks girl!
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  • Sarah
    Master September 2019
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    What does the $150 cover? Is it multiple services at the spa? Does it include lunch or dinner? Could your friends opt out of parts of it without having to decline completely? I’m going to be honest and say that if I was invited to a bachelorette party where the spa costs $72 to get into, I’d assume my costs would be closer to $150-$200 when you factor in meals and any other services you might want or my portion of the bride’s services.
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  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
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    Truthfully, it's a sticky situation because I feel like your sister set up a Bachelorette she thought would be fun and she got excited and to see that you're not excited about her work could be hurtful to her. On the other hand, you did specify that you wanted something chill because you felt odd having a bachelorette. So I do feel she should have stuck to that. I'm sorry that your sisters are being harsh. In response to one of your other quotes, I often see Brides on here upset that people are not as excited about their wedding, but the reality is that no one's going to be as excited about your day than you and your fiance are. It is frustrating when we want to depend on family and they're not coming through. So I would you say just don't include them in anything and maybe go to your close friends that will support you. You can back out of The Bachelorette and cancel the plans, but just know that you're going to cause an issue with your sister. I would say rent a hotel or Airbnb that can hold all the girls you want invite and just do something chill. Like you said. Or just have him come to your house as well.
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  • Taylor
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    I think this is just a tough situation. The same thing happened to me. My FSIL volunteered to coordinate the bachelorette party and then went a little wild with the $$$. She didn't ask for anyones input but rather sent an email and said "This is what it's going to cost. Think about whether you will be able to afford it or not." I was a little irked at first but quite honestly, everyone will not be able to afford the same thing and trying to plan around 12 different peoples' budgets would be impossible. If they are able to come, great. If they aren't, I completely understand. In this instance, "Beggars can't be choosers" comes to mind. I'd apologize to her, see who of your friends can attend, and then do a sleepover at your house for everyone afterwards.

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  • K
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    Well, I think at the end of the day, even if she should of listened to you more about what you wanted - she already put down a payment. I would see if she is OK with just you and her going, it would be a nice opportunity to talk wedding stuff and clear the air. Then just have a sleep over as a party with everyone.

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    I agree with this.

    Spa days are expensive, it's a fact. I think you should do the spa day with whoever can come and if others say they can't come because of cost you can offer them to help pay the difference if you chose. If people you want to come still can't, I would do the sleepover at your house that night.

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