Okay ladies this is a headache and unneccessary stress that I don't need. Let me begin. On Monday I send my Maid/Matron of Honor an email letting them know that I have picked the days that my Bridal shower and Bachelorette parties can be held. So if they would like to start planning and getting things together with the other 3 bridesmaids in the WP. Well on yesterday my sister(Maid of Honor) informed me that Our Godsister (Matron) were talking a little and thought that it would be a great idea to have it at a restaurant. i know I can't tell them how to plan something that they are hosting. So I was like please tell me you guys are not thinking about making my guest pay for their own food if they want to eat... I'm like excuse me this s*** is tacky and is not cute at all. I don't care if it is a really nice place. I'm like you will not embarrass me or yourself. My sister was like that's what our Godsister which is already married did. Had it at a restaurant and people that came paid for their food and drinks. Honestly I'm not liking this idea what so ever, I don't care who did what? Please don't do it with mines. Once again I know I can't tell them how to plan these events but that's just horrible. Ladies, am I over reacting about this matter. What is your intake on guests paying for their food/beverages? What's wrong with someone's home, a club house, community center or even a conference room at a hotel.
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[QUOTE]I think it is poor taste to invite someone to a shower and ask them to pay for food and beverages. I don't mind paying for a bachelorette outing, but I would not advise for a shower. Can the restaurant create a special menu or do a appetizer and/or dessert display for the number of people on your guest list and your BM pay for that? If people want something outside of what the hosts provide then they can purchase those items on their own.
Posted by mikimoto6[/QUOTE]
<div>So this. People should not pay at a shower. I would rather do it at a friends house with cake and punch instead of making them pay. Try to suggest about the restaurant doing a special menu for the ladies. I think that would work.</div>
1. Hosts pay for your guests at the current restaurant.
2. Hosts pay for your guests at another place that is cheaper (ie a prix fixe brunch or tea party).
3. Hosts have the shower at someone's home and provide the food.
4. Hosts can have bbq/shower and provide the food.
5. Hosts can rent a community room/church space/ meeting space and provide the food.
There are options but mind you they all have the word HOST in them and you are not hosting if you are asking other people to pay.
[QUOTE]Thanks everyone that is my whole point. Because of them acting like they don't have any class. I am having a mandatory bridal meeting next month with them. <strong>I'm not trying to turn into Bridezilla</strong> so if they know what's best then they would just do things in order so it would be less stressful on all parties involved.
Posted by kbval0512[/QUOTE]
I feel ya pain. Going through this but my inner Bridezilla has finally woken up!
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