Hi everyone!
My sisters are trying to plan my bridal shower for me, but the places they're looking at, to me, are way too expensive. Can anyone suggest a nice place in either the Oakland or San Francisco area that is inexpensive, but still nice? Looking at about 30 guests, hopefully less than $10/ pp. That's do-able right?
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I wouldn't mind having it at a house, but it seems like my sisters really want it at a restaurant. I'm all about saving as much money as possible, whether it's my money or not.
There is no way that you can pull this off. Think about it.... A meal at a restaurant for under $10 including tip. 18% gratuity is the norm for most catering functions, so you're looking at a $8 meal with NO drink included.
think about it...its close to $10 for a combo meal at McDonalds.
if your sisters really want to do it at a restaurant, let them worry about the cost. just let them all do it and show up w/ a smile.
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I helped throw a tea party themed shower last month for a friend. We did it in the backyard of a family friend, who has a lovely home and huge backyard. Each of the bridesmaids brought food, so we were all able to determine our own budgets. I baked scones, which really just use pantry staples like flour and sugar etc., so my biggest expense was the jams. (And the party of 30 didn't put much of a dent into the jars of jam either, so I've been having delicious breakfasts since!) Others got party trays from Costco. When we put it all on the nice dishes, no one knows that you didn't spend much! And it was a great party!
If that sounds like something you'd want, it would definitely be simple to save your sisters some money. But, like other posters have said, if they want to spend money on you, you can't really stop them! Just smile and enjoy it!
Whatever they do, I know I'll be happy. So I'll just butt out and let them plan how they want.
Thanks again! And happy planning to the rest of you!