Should I Cancel my Bridal Shower?

What were you planning on serving?

At the get together? veggies, chips, pulled chicken sandwiches.

@Breanna, lemme help you! What is the $400 place settings? Like break it down for me.

ETA: Also the $250 for groom's attire, was he planning on buying an outfit or renting? Because you can rent from Men's warehouse for cheaper than $250 and you can buy from places like sears, burlington coat factory for cheaper than $250.

He was buying, and the $400 was a typo. sorry, its closer to $200.

Plates, coffee cups, fork/spoon/knives and glasses.

What are you planning to do for a rehearsal dinner?

ETA: Floating an idea here - yard sale. It'll help you declutter and you can make a few hundred that way.

I just read this entire thread. OP I think you're fucked from an etiquette standpoint. You shouldn't have booked that non-refundable honeymoon until you were able to ensure that you'd be able to properly host your guests...including a professional caterer and more than 2 bottles of wine for 20 people. Good luck.

My FH doesn't own a suit. His mother is handling the rehearsal.

I give up.

Don't give up! People really are just trying to help with the unfortunate situation.

Walmart :-)

Don't give up! We're trying to help you cut costs so you can host your guests.

Matt has great advice, the advice about buying grocery flowers is great advice.

What about your officiant?

ETA: Also, maybe if you posted the break down for the venue and catering we might be able to help you cut things out.

Kohls with coupons!!

ETA- NVM I can't read, thanks Kathryn

$1,500 for 110 people is $13 per person...

The self-catering was for the shower if you read her comments.

She has catering for the wedding, right Breanna? What do you have planned for that?

Some people are actually trying to help, look past the snark..

Jesus Christ this is one giant shit show.

All of Matt's suggestions are excellent - real savings starting to happen here. Can you be more specific about the expenses you left out though? How much is the officiant, what about hair and make-up, your accessories and shoes? How much have you budgeted for tips, security, insurance?

Are you doing programs or favors or menus? All of those are luxuries that can be scrapped.

I agree with Matt. I would take alcohol over a fancy place setting any day. Alcohol with my paper plate, paper napkin, disposable flatware and bare tables...yes please.

Officiant is a family friend, no charge. dj paid in full, photographer paid in full. my hair is getting done by a friend for $30, makeup for $30. accessories/shoes was part of my dress. no security/insurance (never thought about it - probably another thing I messed up) favors came out to be $120 for 110 favors, they're already made. no programs/menus. I have a sandwich board we're borrowing.

First off I'm sorry no one thought you were worthy of a shower you deserve one but if you and your hubby to be and paying for your wedding yourself i say cancel it save that money and use it on last minute wedding stuff

Break down the venue pricing: for $2500 what are you getting from the venue?