October 2012 Weddings

no shower for me

I'm disappointed with my MOH. Not because I expected her to plan a shower. Because she promised me she would, and that it will most likely be a surprise shower because she loves throwing surprise showers. So I stopped inquiring about it months ago. Until I realized last week that "gee, isn't it cutting it a little close". I still didn't say anything because I didn't know what to say. Then today "Oh, we need to figure out your shower and bachelorette. We should co-plan it so you can get exactly what you want."

I explained to her that it's probably too late to do anything now, and while she can ask my opinion on things, I'm not supposed to plan my own shower. Her exact words were "I'm sorry, I'm not a very good planner and I don't know anything about weddings I wish you nagged me more". I told her I accept her apology, and I am sorry for not saying something sooner, only because I didn't want to come off as a bridezilla. I told her I hoped she didn't feel pressured to plan something she didn;t want to plan, but then she said "i wanted to plan it, i just put it off, I'm so sorry". We made up. I moved on.

Now I find out she has contacted my FMIL for help. That is fine, but I really don't know if this should be happening at all. I don't want to refuse it because I would love to have a shower, but I also know that people won't appreciate the last minute notice, and not that many people will me able to make it. I don't want to ruffle any feathers or make things worse.
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Re: no shower for me

  • At this point, I kinda feel like its out of your hands. I wouldn't worry about how people will receive the late shower notice. They can either show up, or stay home. If you have 5 guests show up, those are 5 ladies that LOVE you. I would concentrate on appreciating  that :)
     I think its nice of your MOH to apologize, step up to the plate and see what she can do about making the shower happen. She probably feels bad for forgetting. Your feelings may be hurt that she didn't plan sooner, but give her a chance! It definitely sounds like you still want it to happen... With FMIL's help, who knows, you may still have a GREAT shower!
    I say sit back... If you're anything like me right now, a little party and being surrounded by close friends and family is what you need!
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  • thanks, I DO need something like that now! I just don't know how my FMIL will react. In January my FMIL offered to plan my shower. I told my MOH and she insisted she wanted to do it herself. So I told my FMIL that my MOH was on it. I don't know what my FMIL will say now.
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  • Honestly they sent my invites out 1 week before my shower. It is okay for it to happen. I was a little upset about sending invites so close to it, but it turned out so great. Let them go ahead and have it. You never know it might turn out better.
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  • I just had my shower and was surprised at the number of people that showed up...its such a crazy time and I know the "Control Freak" has come out in me....BUT...I didn't have anything to do with the shower and it turned out fine...I also just found out the Bach/Bachette party will be the weekend before the wedding...not what I would have planned...but thankful that someone got out there and put it together....just be thankful for whatever happens and it just may turn out better than you envision...I agree with the other girls....its fine...at least she is aware and is trying....thats more than I have heard from others on here about their MOH's....
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