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Miajoy
Beginner November 2020

Bridal shower help

Miajoy, on September 16, 2019 at 1:59 PM Posted in Planning 0 8
So I'm in kind of a dilemma. I don't really know who's supposed to plan my bridal shower. My maid of honor seems like she's too busy to do anything. My wedding is at the end of April of next year, which means I would have to have my bridal shower in winter? Is the rule that I have to have it 90 days before the wedding? Also I have no idea where I'm supposed to have this party at. My apartment is way too small to have 30 + people in it at one time.my mom's house would be great but she lives an hour and a half away from everybody and good majority of my fiance's family doesn't drive. I've been thinking about this a lot and I'm not even sure if I want to have a bridal shower. I feel like at the end the day I will end up paying for it all.

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Latest activity by Cher Horowitz, on September 16, 2019 at 4:01 PM
  • Sabrina
    Devoted April 2020
    Sabrina ·
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    I feel your pain on this. My MOH is in a different state, along with my sisters. My other BM lives locally. FH's family is all out of state. So I dont see a bridal shower or bachelorette party in my future.

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    You only get one if someone offers to throw it for you - you don't throw a gift giving party for yourself. It sounds like maybe you won't be having one, and you're ok with that. You dont' have to have one.

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  • Miajoy
    Beginner November 2020
    Miajoy ·
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    Thank you!
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  • Miajoy
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    That's too bad
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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
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    Literally anyone can host your shower except for you. If no one offers to have one for you, you don’t have one. They can be held anytime, but typically are within 3 months of the wedding. Not necessarily 90 days though, it could be 3 weeks before. Whatever works for you and the host.
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    Dedicated March 2020
    Holly ·
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    Typically, your bridal party or family throws your shower for you. Maybe mention it to your mom, MOH, or other bridesmaids to see if they have any plans. I don't think there really has to be a 90 day rule. Our wedding is in March, and we are doing our shower in November just because that month worked out the best for us. I've been to some showers that are only a few weeks before. As far as where to have it, maybe call around at local community centers to see if they allow rentals or maybe one of your bridesmaids or family members can host it. My friend, Sarah, had hers at a family friend's house and it was great!

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  • Cristy
    Master May 2021
    Cristy ·
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    I've seen bridal showers hosted in the party room of a restaurant also.

    Anyone who wants to host it for you can do that. There is no specific time frame for when it should happen--anytime before the wedding. Most people try to plan it for a couple of months before, depending on everyone's schedule.

    If you don't want a shower, you don't have to have one. Just make sure you tell your mom and BMs you don't want one, in case they are planning to surprise you with one.

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  • Cher Horowitz
    Master December 2019
    Cher Horowitz ·
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    As mentioned, it's free game whoever wants to throw a shower. As long as it's not you planning it, anyone can do it!

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