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moh asking for money for bachelorette props

Marcy, on March 12, 2018 at 3:10 PM

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Hi, I am hoping to find clarification to what is considered normal protocol. I am a bridesmaid and the MOH is buying props for the bachelorette party, (veil, garter, hats, etc) and she is asking me to give her money for some of these items. I thought that being MOH means this is your duty and...
Hi,
I am hoping to find clarification to what is considered normal protocol. I am a bridesmaid and the MOH is buying props for the bachelorette party, (veil, garter, hats, etc) and she is asking me to give her money for some of these items. I thought that being MOH means this is your duty and responsibility and are her costs only. Am I right or wrong? Thank you so much!

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  • PrincessLawrence
    VIP June 2018
    PrincessLawrence ·
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    I believe that you should pitch in and it should not fall all on MOH. Like all my bridesmaids and the moms are paying for my shower and then my one bridesmaid is doing the bachlorette party and if the girls are staying the night they pay for hotel

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  • BrandiWeds18
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    No...to my knowledge the entire bridal party participates and contributes unless someone has voiced that they cannot participate and contribute then everyone else does. I had no clue being MOH meant you spent all your own money for an event everyone will partake in. I feel thats more of a bridal party event not necessarily MOH "duty"

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  • BrandiWeds18
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    In this instance if you think some of the extra things she is asking of you is ridiculous then let her know you have already spent xyz and cannot contribute anymore. Then if she wants this she or whomever can contribute will incur the cost.

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  • Janel
    Super September 2018
    Janel ·
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    I agree w contributing but we’ve always set an amount beforehand so they MOH knew her budget.
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  • Daria
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    Daria ·
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    I would just let her know what you are willing/capable of paying, soon before she goes out and spends even more. That way you can cover your share of the costs, but if she wants to go all out and buy a ton of extra little things she won't be expecting to hit you up for more cash at every turn.

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  • GoodMOB
    April 2018
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    Darla, this is good advice. While this small amount of money isn't worth causing a fuss over, you also don't want it to grow out of hand.

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  • Cassie
    Super April 2018
    Cassie ·
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    This. Exactly!
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  • dancingwiththekumars
    Expert May 2018
    dancingwiththekumars ·
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    Same, I've read the bridal party usually contributes. For my events, my sister is my MOH and we went over the lists together. We created a flyer that had all costs listed out. This was emailed to all BMs several months in advance, so there were no surprises. Tried our best to make it as easy as possible for everyone.

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  • PBiazinha
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    PBiazinha ·
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    I find it very interesting the fact that people just do that stuff and seem not to bother considering other's budgets. Like, for real? I have been in your shoes MANY times and people rarely consult everyone to know what they can or cannot afford. I would say, if you can contribute do so, but I would also tell her that you need to have a list of what she plans on purchasing so you can see how much it will be, then agree with it (or not) - tell her you cannot just be handed a number out of the blue, that you would like the courtesy of information so you can plan for it.

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