I will be a bridesmaid in my sisters wedding, but I would really like to throw the bridal shower. Does this have to be the maid of honors responsibility, or can I offer to do it? I know my sister wouldn't mind or anything if I did. Also, how long before the wedding is a bridal shower usually held? Thanks so much!
2006-07-19 03:49:15 · 9 answers · asked by violindiva72 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
A lot of times it's considered rude for the bride's immediate family to host the wedding shower. I'm not sure why and I think it's silly...but it's also something you know just in case you encounter someone who is mean enough to say something rude to you.
That being said I think you should definitely talk to the maid of honor. Make sure that she's not looking forward to doing it. I mean you don't want to insult her or anything and she'll probably be grateful for one less thing she has to plan...but if not you can always co-host it or something.
I went to a shower that was 2 months before the wedding and mine was one week beforehand...but mostly I think they are about a month or less before the wedding. Good luck!
2006-07-19 05:06:41 · answer #1 · answered by ykokorocks 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think that is a fantastic idea. You should offer to do the shower and that the maid of honor can help you if she wants to. You are the sister, I would think that the maid of honor would be very willing to allow you to do this! Normally bridal showers are around a month before the wedding but some are even earlier then that. It all depends on when you and the bride think it would be a good time to do it. I don't think that it really matters.
Good luck!
2006-07-19 10:54:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you need to discuss with the maid of honor, and I am sure she would appreciate your help in the planning of a bridal shower because it is usually the maid of honor's job...a shower is usually held a month to three weeks before the wedding.
2006-07-19 17:00:42 · answer #3 · answered by manderin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally this is something the maid of honor does, but nowadays, a gal can end up having several showers. Call the maid of honor and ask if you can co-host. (She'll probably be thrilled to have the help!) If she somehow is real pushy about wanting to do this alone and her way, you could throw a "family only" shower. Just remember that if people are invited to more than one shower, they are not expected to bring more than one gift.
Bridal showers are usually held a month or so before the wedding, depending on schedules and situations. You don't want to do it too early cuz it seems disconnected, but you don,t want it so close to the wedding that it feels that it is right on top of things.
2006-07-19 12:18:18 · answer #4 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've read in the past that you can have several bridal showers thrown, just as long as you don't invite the same people each time. (or try not to)
The Maid-of-Honor can throw one for all of her friends and you can maybe throw one for close family, people who wouldnt necessarily feel comfortable watching her open gifts of skimpy underwear, her co-workers will also maybe throw her a little one at the office...
The only thing that is inapropriate is for the mother-of-the-bride to host the bridal shower.
2006-07-19 14:09:46 · answer #5 · answered by ss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a bridal shower is usually thrown by the maid of honor but you can partake by asking the maid of honor to help. usually the bridal shower is held a month before the wedding
2006-07-19 10:54:11 · answer #6 · answered by lily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the maid of honor and work things out with her. I'm sure she will be thrilled to have someone to help plan a bridal shower.
It's usually done 2-3 months before the wedding in my experience.
2006-07-19 10:53:45 · answer #7 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the Maid of Honor and the other Bridesmaids (if any) and all of you can work together planning the shower. Each person could be responisble for different aspects of the party (food, decorations, etc).
Good luck!
2006-07-19 10:54:56 · answer #8 · answered by Angie P. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be okay for you to do it, talk to maid of honor to make sure she hasn't already planning one for her. If she is already planning then you could plan it together. I would do 2-4 weeks before the wedding. Best Wishes and Congrats to your sister!!
2006-07-19 10:55:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋