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Pre wedding Parties

April, on May 15, 2019 at 8:46 PM Posted in Parties and Events 0 5

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Is it wrong that I'm not having any pre wedding parties? I'm only really doing the rehearsal dinner and even that is going to be small. I feel guilty because everyone keeps mentioning about planning a bridal shower, bachelorette party or engagement party. I dont have a ton of friends so I wouldn't have anybody throwing it for me. So how can I nicely and tactfully tell people I'm only having the wedding and reception?

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Latest activity by Kate, on May 16, 2019 at 9:29 AM

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Mandi · on May 15, 2019 at 8:54 PM
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Just tell them you don't plan to have a shower or bachlorette party.
If they push, maybe they want to host one for you?
If you're ok with that, allow them. If you're not, just say you'd prefer not to.
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Mrs! · on May 16, 2019 at 3:06 AM
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Just be honest and say not to expect an invite because there aren’t any parties (so no one’s feelings get hurt since there’s no invite being sent to them).
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Clíodhna · on May 16, 2019 at 7:18 AM
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Hi April!
It’s 100% ok for you not to have any pre-wedding parties if you don’t want to. There is no rule stating you have to, so you’re most definitely not wrong.
If anyone asks you why you’re not having them, you can simply explain that you and your FS are choosing to have a wedding and reception only, and you don't wish to have any pre-wedding parties. It’s your choice and I wouldn’t imagine anyone would question that further!
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Molly · on May 16, 2019 at 7:29 AM
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Just let them know that you are just having a ceremony and reception. You shouldn't have to explain yourself.
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Kate · on May 16, 2019 at 9:29 AM
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Agreed with PP's! We did not have a traditional engagement party. Our entire wedding party and FH's family live out of state from us & the wedding, so it just didn't make sense. Two of my local friends thew me a low-key "engagement party" a few weeks after the engagement (the 3 of us hung out at one friend's apartment, made mimosas, and decorated cookies).
I was very anti-bachelorette party (I didn't want anything crazy). My sister talked me into just going out the night after the bridal shower, since everyone will be in town.
But there are really no rules, and it's all about what makes you comfortable!
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