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Lynne, on June 14, 2019 at 4:52 PM Posted in Parties and Events 0 9

Can I host my own parties?

I have never had or been to a bachelorette party or a bridal party or an engagement party.

I've been married once before and it was just a backyard family gathering. So, it wasn't anything grand. Not many people were dressed for a wedding. My own grandma wore shorts and a t-shirt!

Am I crazy for wanting to host my own party? I am asking because otherwise I won't get one. My MOH is my 18 year old daughter.

How far from the wedding do these parties take place?

9 Comments

Latest activity by MrsD, on June 17, 2019 at 1:20 PM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    It's generally considered rude to host gift giving events or other parties to honor yourself. They aren't a requirement. If no one offers to host them for you, you don't have them.

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  • Meghan
    Master October 2019
    Meghan ·
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    Do you have other BM’s that could plan your shower or Bachelorette party? Or maybe a sister or close friend?
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  • earias
    Champion December 2017
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    It is frowned upon to host your own pre-wedding parties. Anyone can offer to throw these parties for you; it doesn't have to be the MOH.

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  • Lynne
    Super August 2022
    Lynne ·
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    Thank you ladies
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  • Iva
    Super September 2019
    Iva ·
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    Throwing a bridal shower for yourself is kind of asking for gifts, so I’d definitely skip that 🤷🏻‍♀️
    But you can definitely throw your bachelorette party. You can get your BMs or closest friends together & have a fun girls night out!
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  • Mandi
    Master October 2020
    Mandi ·
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    I'd say you can definitely throw a bachlorettenparty for yourself. It's not really a gift getting event.
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  • D
    Super July 2020
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    Throw any party that doesn't require a gift. Drop hints if you want a shower to your BP. Maybe they will host one, maybe not.
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  • M
    Dedicated August 2019
    Misstomorris ·
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    Throwing a party for yourself, gifts or not, is considered rude. If no one throws you one, you don’t get one.
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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
    MrsD ·
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    I probably would host 1 if you want to, not all 3. Traditionally, you would not host. But it wouldn't bother me if a bride did. We skipped an engagement party, those usually happen quickly after the engagement. My bachelorette was 2 months before & my shower was two weeks later.

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