I've never been to a bridal show before and would like to know if usually women attend with their hubby to be?
Pls help. :)
2007-04-16 10:31:50 · 17 answers · asked by :) 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I brought my fiance to one, and we went with another couple for a second show. Or you can go with your bridesmaids/friends. It's up to you, there are really no rules. It's not standard, but more and more couples go together. And why not? It's HIS wedding too!
Most bridal shows are NOT just for women anymore. If your guy is up for coming, there are usually vendors he will be interested in (Tux rentals, DJ's, wine making kits, travel agencies (for your honeymoon etc.). Also, both bridal shows I went to had beer and food on the second floor. ;)
Bring him if you want!
P.S. If you are one of those people who likes to plan and organize things yourself, then by all means you can attend alone. Some people really prefer to. Sometimes it's the best way to get things done!
2007-04-16 10:47:34 · answer #1 · answered by reginachick22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's up to him. A wedding is so much more of the bride event than a male event and it depends on what you are looking for. If you are looking for bridesmaids dresses or photographers, i can promise you he doesn't care.
My husband-to-be was dragged to just one bridal show, b/c we were looking for cake. He went with me to talk to a couple caterers and a couple cake places. B/c he is a guy and food was what he was most concerned about. Also he went with me to buy the wine.
However most men really do not want to get into all the lil details. I consulted mine on the invites once I had limited it down to just a final 3. When I still had about 20, I didn't tell him at all. And I think most guys would prefer it that way.
Especially if you have kinda already determined what you want and have something in particular. Then he just has to sit there and his opinion isn't going to count anyway.
So as for your question--yes you could go alone and that will be completely normal and yes it is ok for your fiance to go with you. But don't ask him to go to everything with you and don't ask him to go if you really don't want him to be there. Cause he would be going to make you happy, not b/c he really cares. You will probably see close to 40% of brides by themselves, 35% with their fiance, and 25% with someone else like a mother or a bridesmaid. All in all, fairly even either way.
2007-04-16 11:57:53 · answer #2 · answered by phantom_of_valkyrie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you BOTH should go. I mean it is your wedding which means two people. Of course it mostly has to do with what the bride is wearing etc, but the man should have some say in the planning. Usually women take their fiancee to the bridal show, and gossip w.others about their wedding plans lol.
2007-04-16 10:42:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mimi, it sounds like different answerers have coated this quite properly. I also discover there to be a distinction between the wishing properly on the reception and outright inquiring for funds. The wishing properly is a accessible position for travellers already bringing a examine or funds to position the money, and if a customer who presented a general present needed to position some funds or a examine into the properly spontaneously, that's all precise, too. notwithstanding, it should be tacky for a pair already common and residing at the same time. i really imagine the bridal bathe is old as maximum brides do no longer flow immediately from their father and mom' residing house to their marriage, and hence being contained in the artwork force and residing on their personal for decades they have probably obtained some issues and do not truly want towels and dishes above and previous what they're going to get at their wedding ceremony. If a bride and groom are properly common, they don't desire kinfolk products or funds from their travellers -- extremely for this reason, presents should be from the middle and actual no longer even hinted at by technique of the bride or groom. I desire the bridal bathe ought to get replaced by technique of a women' lunch or cocktail hour in basic terms to spend time at the same time and characteristic exciting. If a pair has lived at the same time for your time, I, too, do no longer attend the bridal bathe. I deliver my regrets and a card and that is that. I also discover the dollar dance tacky, yet have come to comprehend that in some elect cultures (Mexican-American and varnish-American maximum truly) it really is considered an important element of the reception. do not concentration on the presents, yet on turning out to be his spouse and the exhilaration you'll have inspite of if no travellers can come to the marriage and also you get no presents, and inspite of in case you won't be able to have the white gown and the full to-do. in case you do not experience that way about marrying him, do not marry him.
2016-12-04 03:41:57 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is actually encouraged for Brides to bring their fiance's and their families (who will be in the wedding party at least some) to get idea's from every aspect.
My husband and I went to one that was put on by David's bridal and Elite Modeling Managment last year before we got married.
Even though we are married, when he comes home from Iraq, we are going to atttend a few more as we are going to have our 1 year anniv wedding in Maui as we didn't have an "actual wedding" like we planned. (got married before he left very simple but sweet way).
2007-04-16 17:12:19 · answer #5 · answered by Mutchkin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's definitely okay for your fiancee to go to a bridal show. There were plenty of guys there when I've gone, but if you can possibly find a girlfriend or female relative they will enjoy it much more and your guy will be happy to be relieved of this task.
2007-04-16 15:47:26 · answer #6 · answered by °ĠיִяĿỵ° 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on his tolerance for shopping, and how interested he is in the wedding planning. Bridal shows are a lot of walking around, looking at cakes, flowers, dresses, etc. I don't know many men who would enjoy that, and you may feel rushed. I brought my mom. Don't feel bad if he doesn't want to go. Sometimes it's better to narrow your choices down, then ask his opinion.
2007-04-16 11:58:49 · answer #7 · answered by Tiss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him that way he will know what things cost and also put in his opinon on what he likes an dislikes my brother in law went to 4 shows an saw things what he liked an made sure he picked up a few odd jobs to pay for the things he liked an saw just dont take him to pick out the bridal dress other then that take him to see what venue he likes what type of food he would also like to eat the cake ec.
2007-04-16 12:13:00 · answer #8 · answered by rodeogirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both should attend. There are vendors there you might want to consider for your wedding and the groom should be able to see them, too.
PS to some other answerers: She said bridal SHOW not shower.
2007-04-16 10:39:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see it being a bad idea if he wants to go with you. (I said if he wants to go...I wouldn't force him into it.) This can work out to your advantage. You don't want to choose the type of dress he thinks is absolutely ugly! Plus you can get a lot of tips for your wedding. Pick his head on some of his likes and dislikes.
If it were me...I would want sister and or best friend to go. They are the ones who know me best and would be able to spot things out that I may not catch. As there is a lot going on at these shows. A lot to see. You want someone that knows you well to be present and be your second set of eyes and ears.
Good luck!
2007-04-16 13:12:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋