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Julia Beth
VIP July 2014

Bachelorette party - is it supposed to be a surprise?

Julia Beth, on April 30, 2014 at 3:11 PM Posted in Community Conversations 0 10

So I'm about 2.5 months out from my wedding at this point. I know that my amazing bridesmaids have planned a bachelorette party (a few of them have mentioned it i.e. "I'm so excited for your bachelorette party, you're going to love it!"). BUT, no one has given me a date for it and I'm starting to wonder if I should ask someone to tell me when it is so that I can plan around it.

I know when my FH's bachelor party is, because his groomsmen told him, and it's a fair assumption that mine would be the same weekend since we have 3 couples in our bridal party. But I would hate to make plans for that weekend and then have a conflict because I didn't know that it was the bachelorette party weekend.

Is it okay for me to ask or is that tacky?

10 Comments

Latest activity by Melanie, on April 30, 2014 at 4:05 PM
  • TiffanyShay
    Master October 2014
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    I really hate this surprise concept that people love to do... there are so many things before the wedding that at the very least you should get a date... you can make the rest of it a surprise but common people ... brides need dates!!!! sorry lol... I would obviously say it's okay to ask when it is

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  • C + R
    Master November 2014
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    I would definitely ask if I were you; I don't think that's tacky at all. Everyone's busy; I would want to make sure I didn't run into any scheduling conflicts. Maybe they just never realized that they forgot to tell you the date.

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  • Out the Window
    Master May 2014
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    I requested nothing to be a surprise, but they TRIED so hard to make my shower one. Logistically, it couldn't be done since my weekends are always packed with either work or other responsibilities. It's fine to ask and they should be understanding.

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  • Milwaukee_Bride
    VIP August 2014
    Milwaukee_Bride ·
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    I was told the weekend and the location - but i literally know nothing else about my bachelorette party, except the guest list. That's the one thing I provided. Same with my shower, I know only the date.

    Not knowing anything is driving the control freak inside me crazy! But my two best friends are heading up both events and they know my taste better than anyone Smiley smile so that calms my inner control freak a little.

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  • A&G
    Master August 2014
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    I think it's fair for them to tell you the date and time for it. The rest can be a surprise, but you need to make sure you are available then. I'd just ask them to tell you the date and time.

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  • Kaegurl
    Master June 2014
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    I was told the month and the weekend. Mine isn't until two weeks before the wedding.

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  • rusticbride
    Master May 2014
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    I don't think it's wrong of you to ask for the date. The date is the only thing I know about my bachelorette party this weekend other than I may need to bring two outfits, one outfit for one activity, and another outfit for the other activities that evening. I hate surprises, so not knowing what I'm doing is annoying. It's so close now though, so I sort of gave up caring/asking.

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  • DanieGee
    VIP October 2014
    DanieGee ·
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    The events can be a surprise, but the date shouldn't be! I don't think it's tacky to ask at all.

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  • Julia Beth
    VIP July 2014
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    Thanks ladies!! I'm going to see if I can find a good moment to bring it up when I see my MOH next.

    I don't want to step on their toes, but not having a date for it makes it a little tough to make other plans.

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  • Melanie
    Dedicated April 2014
    Melanie ·
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    I choose the weekend that I wanted to have mine and made sure it was ok with everyone else.

    You have enough to do with planning etc.. they should def tell you asap!! Smiley smile

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