So, my bachelorette party was this past weekend and my mother hosted a brunch for us at her house. She wanted to make sure we had a decent meal before going out and partying that night. It was also nice to be able to relax for a while before going out. This was a surprise to me and my mom invited a couple people (3 of my fiancé's aunts) from my fiancé's side of the family. My mother and my MoH made sure everyone knew this was NOT a shower (my mom invited the aunts to talk about the bridal shower plans and ideas). Well all of his aunts and his mom got together and got me a gift that was a "welcome to our side of the family" gift (their exact words).
Anyway, I decided to send thank you cards to his aunts and mom who had given me the gift, a thank you card to my mother for hosting, and a card to my MoH for all of the planning she did.
Well, some people I know found out I was doing that and said I am being silly for doing it and that people will mock me for it. I think I am being considerate and respectful since they didn't have to do any of it. My mother did not have to plan and host a brunch, they didn't have to get me a gift and I know my MoH did not have to plan a party for me. I guess I'd rather be scolded for sending thank you cards then scolded for not. Ugh.