We are getting married in October. When are you supposed to have a bridal shower? how many weeks/months before?
Also, my fiance is planning a stag. A lot of his friends have asked if they can bring a date. Is it wrong to have a shower and a stag & doe? Or to invite people to both?
2006-06-22 13:29:25 · 4 answers · asked by blue_eyes_1_ 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
the shower and the stag would obviously be held on different dates...that is just way too much of a headache for the same day.
2006-06-23 13:41:58 · update #1
My showers (I had 2) were 2 months and 1 month before the wedding (the same people weren't invited to both).
I actually thought the best man took care of the stag...haven't ever heard of the groom doing that, but regardless, no, it's not wrong to have a shower and stag/doe. The shower is for the women that you are inviting to the wedding (although not all of them have to be invited, just the ones your closest with), and the stag/doe is about partying basically. There's no presents given at those.
2006-06-22 14:02:27 · answer #1 · answered by bluez 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A stag/doe party at a wedding shower doesn't make sense to me. If you are having a couple's shower I would say it would be fine to have a date. But mostly a shower is people you know. I would ask him to hold off on the stag/doe party for a later date. When planning the shower plan it at least two months before the wedding date. And remember to mail the invitations about 2 weeks before the party so people have time to schedule it to their calendars and have time to buy a gift.
2006-06-22 16:59:31 · answer #2 · answered by deltazeta_mary 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually it would be best to have the wedding shower about 2 months before; for the stag/doe parties, have them about 2 weeks after your wedding shower. For your wedding shower, create a guest list mainly of not-so-close friends, where you can have a more classic-style party; for the stag/doe parties, invite your close friends and family, and make it a more casual, fun and sexy soiree, your guests should really not be allowed to bring guests/dates (unless of course, you agree to). Make this a fabulous, fun night to remember, and of course, the bridal shower should probably be thrown by the two of you, if your stag/doe parties are thrown by the best man/maid of honor.
I hope you have lots of fun!, remember to take lots of pictures!, you'll always cherish them!
Best of luck!
Melissa T.
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2006-06-28 08:53:17 · answer #3 · answered by kluzzey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recently went to a bridal shower, a jack & jill and a wedding all for the same couple....Whatever you can afford is usually the protocol on this issue.......
2006-06-22 13:36:52 · answer #4 · answered by silhouette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋