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Pre-wedding Parties

Must I have a bridal shower and a bachelorette party?

I am originally from England, living in the US with my fiance, and we are currently planning to get married back in England. We have invited a small group of friends and family from the US to come to the wedding, and hold a party when we get back for those who didn't come to the wedding.
As we are travelling back to England to get married there, I do not want to have a bridal shower nor a bachelorette party here in the US. But some friends that I have made here, and my soon to be in-laws have been asking about what I am going to do for these parties. This is not really my 'thing', and if I was to go ahead with them, I would prefer to have the parties in England where my friends and family are based.
Is it ok not to have these parties or do I need to go through with them for those who will not be at the wedding?

Re: Must I have a bridal shower and a bachelorette party?

  • You absolutely are not required to have either. Just graciously decline any offers from people offering to throw one for you. 
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  • You don't have to have either a shower or bachelorette party.

    With that being said it sounds like your friends here want to have some type of "event" to wish you well.  You don't have to have a "traditional" shower or bachelorette party - why not have a nice dinner celebration instead? They can wish you well and celebrate your pending wedding.

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  • Thank you for your replies! I like the idea of a dinner instead, I now have an alternative to suggest.
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