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Alyssa V
Dedicated September 2017

Bridal Shower Craft?

Alyssa V, on February 14, 2017 at 1:22 PM Posted in Do It Yourself 0 21

So I'm doing a paper flower backdrop for my ceremony. It's going to be a huge wall, and while my mom, myself, and FMIL are all going to be working on the flowers, I'm still a bit concerned about getting enough done. So my question, would it be rude/weird/not fun at all to have tutorials, paper (maybe even pre-cut petals), hot glue, scissors, and all the things we need to make the flowers on a table at my bridal shower so that the guests there can make some of the flowers to put on the wall? Part of me thinks this is like, "hey guests, I'm too lazy to do my own DIY project, so you do it for me. K thx!" and another part thinks it's sweet and cute and an interesting way to make my guests feel like a part of the wedding. I would still be doing the bulk of the work for the wall, but I don't want any of the guests to feel like I'm using them as slave labor. Obviously I'm not going to force them into making flowers, but it would be an option. Opinions?


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Latest activity by FutureMrsPrescott, on February 14, 2017 at 9:45 PM
  • SleepytheDwarf
    Master June 2017
    SleepytheDwarf ·
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    I am terrible at crafting and don't enjoy it, so I would hate to be forced to do this at a bridal shower. But maybe if it's optional? I dunno. Still feels a little "I'm too lazy to do it myself", but I could be convinced that it's okay.

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  • Rachel Langerhans
    Rachel Langerhans ·
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    Yes, it would be rude. Don't have your guests help you make decor for your wedding.

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  • CMC
    Master November 2016
    CMC ·
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    I would not enjoy this. I don't really like crafting.

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  • TimeLadyErika
    Master May 2017
    TimeLadyErika ·
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    That would be awful. You invite me to a party in your honor, I buy you a gift, and I have to do your crafts? Pass.

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  • Shelby_Erin26
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    Shelby_Erin26 ·
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    I can see both sides of your argument, but I would lean more towards the "hey guests, I'm too lazy to do my own DIY project, so you do it for me. K thx!" side to be safe.

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  • Shannon
    Super May 2017
    Shannon ·
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    Eh definitely not into this, I think your heart is in the right place but as a guest I would feel put off by this.

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  • Alyssa V
    Dedicated September 2017
    Alyssa V ·
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    Alright, that's kind of what I was leaning towards, but I wasn't really sure. It would definitely be optional, and a lot of my friends and family enjoy crafty stuff, but I don't want the few people who aren't crafty, or even the people who are crafty, to feel pressured into doing it or anything.

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  • Angela
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    Angela ·
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    Maybe instead have a girls night and provide snacks and wine for anyone who wants to help you? I did this and it was a lot of fun! and there's no pressure for anyone to help

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  • Katie
    Master October 2016
    Katie ·
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    No. The shower is the shower you with gifts not make your guests into glitter covered workers. DIY literally means you DO IT YOURSELF.

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  • Sara
    Master April 2017
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    Yeah this wouldnt go over well with me.

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  • Leeann
    Super August 2017
    Leeann ·
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    What @Angela said. Absolutely not at a bridal shower, but invite any of your crafty friends over for wine, pizza, and crafting night to help you.

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  • lyla
    Master July 2017
    lyla ·
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    Agree with @Angela and LeeAnn. I'd LOVE to do something like this because crafting is fun, but don't do it at such a big event with people who might not enjoy crafting.

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  • Gracie Lou Freebush
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    Gracie Lou Freebush ·
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    Hmm I guess I'm the odd duck but I think I would have fun doing that...

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  • P
    Master April 2018
    Powers2 ·
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    Oh my lord, do not do this.

    I just want to sit back, relax and mingle at showers.

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  • OGJessieJV
    Master July 1867
    OGJessieJV ·
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    If there's a crafting portion to a shower, you will find me in the bathroom with the wine.

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  • Colleen
    Super April 2018
    Colleen ·
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    I'd maybe do it on a separate night. With some of your girlfriends, if they wanted to.

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  • Emma
    Master May 2017
    Emma ·
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    I think it's cute and I wouldn't be offended. However, since you're worried, I think a craft/wine night is a great idea.

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  • Natalie
    Super August 2017
    Natalie ·
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    It's called DIY for a reason. Do it yourself. No guest wants to be put to work at your shower. And if nobody ends up making flowers when they get there then your wall is going to look pretty empty

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  • Dreamer
    Master May 2013
    Dreamer ·
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    Another thread I can answer with one word - "Nope!"

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  • CoffeeNColor
    Master August 2017
    CoffeeNColor ·
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    I think crafts are more of a baby shower thing.

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