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Just Said Yes November 2023

Maid of Honor advice please

Jennie, on December 29, 2023 at 1:45 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 2
Hi
Asking for advice or direction I should say?
I was recently married and asked my best friend to be my MoH. All I asked for her was just stand next to me on altar and didn't expect her to do anything else.She took maybe 1 or maybe 2 days off to be there for rehearsal and the wedding. Bridal side all flew to wedding location. I paid for her hotel stay.
6 months later, it's her turn to get wed. She asked to me to be her MoH and I said yes. This is my first time being in bridal party so not sure what I is expected of me as MoH. She just said she wants me to relax and have fun but I am wondering should I be thinking ideas to plan for her bridal shower or bachelorette party or even both?
Just little more background,yes since I recently was wed, I am definitely giving lots of tips and advice on planning. We both plan our weddings without hiring planner.
Not only recently wed, i am going on honeymoon 2-3 months before my friend's wedding. I am also kinda expecting in-laws to visit a month after honeymoon.Basically I am in really tight on finance that I am not sure I could "host party or shower"And because of days I asked to be off from work already, I can't afford to ask more days off or gotta be really conservative as possible.
Me and my friend live in different city. I would have to fly to go to her wedding. Same state though.
If other bridesmaids pops Q about bachelorette party or bridal shower, I am happy to help planning but I don't think I would start one....if cost becomes too high, I may have to decline attending.
Bride isn't expecting bachelorette party or bridal shower.

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Latest activity by Michelle, on December 31, 2023 at 6:00 PM
  • Jacks
    Rockstar November 2054
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    Sounds like the bride's expectations are totally doable for you. I wouldn't sweat the rest of it, the most important thing is for you to be with there on her day. Have a great time planning with your friend!

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  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
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    What did she tell you explicitly are her expectations and the expenses that you are responsible for as a bridesmaid before you were asked to participate? If that discussion didn’t take place, that’s a red flag because of little or no communication. It leads to upset down the road and “you didn’t tell me that you wanted X or Y” type exchanges. Some brides truly have no expectations beyond the bridesmaids purchasing the dress and accessories and showing up at the rehearsal, but that is made clear before they are asked to be a bridesmaid. In that case, just relax and be her moral support.


    Contrary to what social media and the wedding industry would have you believe, many social circles don’t have a bachelorette party tradition. Unless it’s a common occurrence in your social circle, don’t worry about that. Nearly every couple has a shower but those are typically local only. If you don’t live in the same area as the bride, you are never expected to travel in order to host one, nor have her travel to you. Because all pre wedding events are optional, don’t worry about it. If you do host something, you would get together with fellow bridesmaids and split the costs. Also, traditionally, showers were extremely inexpensive with cake, coffee and a tea sandwiches platter in the hostess’s home. They don’t have to be super expensive just because social media tells you to.
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