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Is Easter weekend bad?

Shel79Shel79
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Hi all,
  My mom has taken control of my bridal shower, since my MOH and other BM can't seem to figure anything out.  I talked to my mom last night, and she said she has booked the shower for Saturday, April 23. . . which is Easter weekend.  I told her that I wasn't sure that would be the best weekend, but she sees no problem with having the shower on what is essentially a holiday.  
  I guess I'm just looking for opinions - would you come to a shower on that Saturday?  Will people think that is a bad date, or am I just crazy?  I don't imagine that my mom will change the date - she feels very strongly on that - and I really don't have a say in that anyhow. . .  I guess I just wanted to know if I'm nuts for thinking that isn't the best date. 

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  • waltzingmatilda13waltzingmatilda13 member
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    edited December 2011
    It really depends on your guests. Some people may not be able to make it because they have other plans or events to attend, but that's really true of any date. My cousin got married a couple years ago on the Saturday before Easter and my whole family attended and they are very religious. I wouldn't worry about it too much.
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  • hlq2011hlq2011
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    edited December 2011
    Our friends are getting married that Saturday.

    My shower is next Saturday, and that's the day that the area observes St. Patrick's Day, so people can't come for that reason.  It's really a shot in the dark.
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  • rknox88rknox88
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    edited December 2011
    My shower was originally set for that date and I didn't think I would have a bad turnout. If your group is religious and  this will be an OOT trip for them I could see a conflict but other than that it should be fine.

    I would go to a shower the day before Easter. I would probably even travel a couple of hours if it were someone I was close with.
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  • blush64blush64 member
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    edited December 2011
    It really depends on how they celebrate Easter. I would not be able to attend because my family does a lot to prepare for Easter. We would be really busy the day before.
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  • Alyjane9Alyjane9
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    edited December 2011
    It depends, but I'd be totally fine with it, as would my group of friends--it's always nice to have something else to celebrate on a holiday weekend!
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  • MobKazMobKaz member
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    edited December 2011
    As a MOB, I and the other women of my age in my family would typically be spending the day before Easter preparing for the holiday, as we host all major family events.

     That said, however, assuming we would know the date of the shower well in advance, if the bride in question was either a family member or close friend, it would not be difficult to reinvent the day a bit in order to attend the shower.  It would obviously be important enough to make an effort to attend the shower.  And, honestly, we have been hosting holidays for enough years now that we can pretty much do it in our sleep!  As long as the shower itself didn't require a lot of work from our end, I would make it work.  If all I had to do was show up at a restaurant, enjoy a pleasant and relaxing few hours with good people, I'd consider it a break from the holiday hullabaloo!  It might not be my first choice, or the best choice, but it would work.
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  • mandi921vhmandi921vh member
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    edited December 2011
    IMO I think you should change it because many people may not be able to attend. 
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  • Shel79Shel79
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    edited December 2011
    Wonderful - thank you!  In this case, I'm glad to know that I'm a little crazy!
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  • NatandIsaacNatandIsaac
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    edited December 2011
    I would probably decline, but I doubt I'm on the guest list anyhow. Do whatever works for your crowd.
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  • MelissaAnne88MelissaAnne88 member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm getting married on Good Friday. I would have no issue going to a shower the day before Easter. While I'm from a Christian family, we don't do a lot for Easter as far as "family celebrations."

    As the PPs said, do whatever is best for your specific group.
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  • cindy9178cindy9178 member
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    edited December 2011
    It definitely depends on your family. In our Family, Easter really isn't that big of a celebration and we wouldn't be doing anything at all on Saturday..
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  • Summer2011BrideSummer2011Bride member
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    edited December 2011
    I would go; but then again we don't do a whole lot for Easter and def. nothing that involves the day before Easter. It depends on your crowd. But then again, no matter when you have it, you always run the risk of having a conflict with someone's schedule.


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  • klsheriffklsheriff member
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    edited December 2011
    I think it depends on 
    1) if your guests live in town- will they be in town for the holiday?  if so, are they entertaining family?
    2) if their families live in town- if their families are out of town, they may be away for the weekend.  

    If you're mom's not going to budge, I wouldn't worry over it.  Some people will come and some people won't.  Enjoy yourself regardless. 

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  • lsk40lsk40 member
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    edited December 2011
    I think it depends on your guest do a lot of them have kids because a lot of plays and easter egg hunts will be going on that day
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  • kebmtm071605kebmtm071605
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    edited December 2011
    As long as the shower was local, I would probably attend.  In our family, Easter is only on Easter.
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