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Is this a cost effective way to through a bridal shower?

vcomedancewithmevcomedancewithme member
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Is it lame to have a bridal shower at a all-you-can eat buffet? I went to one a long time ago and thought it was a good idea. Guest would pay for their food, so for a lunch bridal shower gathering it only cost the guest $6 bucks ...then they reserve a room where everyone gathers to play games and have fun.

I think this is a cost effective way to throw a bridal shower. what do you guys think?
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  • ShakeUpTampaShakeUpTampa member
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    edited December 2011
    Per my social circle apps or lunch is served at a shower, the bachelorette party most guests know they are paying their way and drinks. I know my MOH Is cooking up a lunch of meatloaf, potatoes, and veggies along with a few snacks from the 50s
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  • ViczaesarViczaesar member
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    edited December 2011
    No, it's not appropriate to have the shower guests pay for their own plate.  If you cannot afford to pay for their lunch/dinner, host it in another venue (like someone's home).



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  • Simply FatedSimply Fated member
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    edited December 2011
    The host should pay. Even if its only 6 bucks. Throw a shower you can afford or check out the other thread above.
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  • krizzo17krizzo17 member
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    edited December 2011
    I think my cousins shower only had chips and dip, some homemade desserts, and punch/soda. Everyone had a great time.

    I'm tired of being asked to pay my way at other people's parties (I know someone who charged ADMISSION to her birthday party).

    If the ladies being invited are the cooking type, you could ask each guest to bring a dish (appetizer, dessert, etc) and a copy of the recipe to make a family and friends cookbook for the new bride.
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  • vcomedancewithmevcomedancewithme member
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    edited December 2011


    thanks for the  input. I guess there are a zillion ways to do something. :)

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  • ViczaesarViczaesar member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_pre-wedding-parties_this-cost-effective-way-through-bridal-shower?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:32Discussion:d8dd3ac3-7dbd-49be-b8db-9b9157482b4ePost:c5d17721-c117-4575-930c-59e91c69bc6d">Re: Is this a cost effective way to through a bridal shower?</a>:
    [QUOTE]thanks for the  input. I guess there are a zillion ways to do something. :)
    Posted by vcomedancewithme[/QUOTE]
    What does that mean?  Does that mean you're disregarding our advice and are going to be so rude as to ask bridal shower guests to pay for their own food?



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  • LauraChristinLauraChristin member
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    edited December 2011
    Please don't ask guests at a bridal shower to pay their own way. It is very rude. If someone threw a shower like this for me I'd be grateful of course that my friends made an effort to plan an event for me but mortified that they required people to pay for their lunch.
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  • supertoaster82supertoaster82
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    edited December 2011
    FMIL and FSIL threw a wedding shower for me and my FI over the weekend at their own house. They made a few trays of enchiladas, rice, beans, and salad and ordered cakes from a local bakery. I don't imagine that it cost them a whole lot, and everyone really seemed to enjoy it. I've also been to a lot of showers that just have appetizers/finger foods. In fact, I don't think I've ever been to one that was at a restaurant or catered or anything like that - they've always been at someone's house or at a park or something like that, and the hosts just usually get a few people together to make the food. 

    If I was invited to a shower for a close friend or family member, I'd probably pay the six bucks, because I'd want to go to the shower and support my friend/family member. If someone offered to throw me a shower where guests had to pay, I'd probably thank them, but politely decline the party.
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  • supertoaster82supertoaster82
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    edited December 2011
    It was awesome. Some of the best enchildas I've had - you can't beat homemade!
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  • georgemc88georgemc88 member
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    edited April 2012
    I wouldn't ask guests to pay to eat at your bridal shower.

    My dad, sisters and I made most of the food, decorations, and games. 


    Wine bottles filled with shredded paper, topped with origami flowers, and each table had an engagement picture on it


    card box (zebra)


    notebook (to write down wedding gifts)


    one of the games

    My aunt owns a bakery and made the cupcakes and prizes for the games (cookie boxes).

     


    Another aunt made sherbert punch.



    My best friend put together favor bags filled with Hershey's hugs & kisses (the favor tags said "Hugs & Kisses from the Bride & Groom").




    And it was all at the church so there wasn't fee for the venue.

    Good luck with your shower!
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