2007-05-04 03:51:16 · 15 answers · asked by danwall2005 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Traditionally, it is the maid of honor that throws the shower, but as with any other wedding tradition, these rules are very flexible nowadays. The mother of the bride can throw a shower if she so chooses. In fact, very few brides these days have only one shower. Often family members, co-workers, close friends not in the wedding party, etc. offer to throw showers for the bride as well. I've already have 4 bridal shower offers from different people, none of whom are in the wedding party and my wedding is still a year away! Long explaination short, if someone offers to throw a shower, it would be rude not to accept the offer just because they aren't the MOH. Weddings are all about celebrating, so why not try to fit in as much celebration as possible? (Not talking about gift grubbing here, just quality time with friends and family). Enjoy and congrats!
2007-05-04 04:25:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Normally the bridal party does, lead by the Maid/Matron of Honor. While the mother of the bride shouldn't, it is becoming more common because of the cost of a shower.
2007-05-06 17:45:41 · answer #2 · answered by Tweety 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone BESIDES your mom, sisters, or other close family members can throw a shower. It seems like they're just trying to get gifts for you. Even if a mom or sister helps with the shower, someone not closely related to the bride/groom should act as hostess.
The maid of honor or bridesmaids typically host the shower (unless they're sisters of the bride). The exception to the rule is if the shower invitees are ALL family. Then the mom, sisters, etc, may host. If friends & co-workers are invited, it really looks tacky if your immediate family is hosting.
2007-05-04 09:54:20 · answer #3 · answered by TandJ090807 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Of course the mother of the bride can throw the bridal shower. My sister did my bridal shower. My maid of honor lives 2.5 hours away and wouldnt be able to throw one for me although I wish she would have at least been there.
2007-05-04 05:16:28 · answer #4 · answered by MariChelita 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is bad etiquette for any family member (or future in-law family member) to host the bridal shower. This is because a shower, by etiquette, requires that gifts be brought. Also, a bride obviously cannot host her own shower.
A mom and bride can host a Bridal Luncheon, Bridal Tea, Bridesmaids' Banquet (to honor the maids) or other non-gifting party. Just not a shower.
2007-05-04 04:55:49 · answer #5 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Anyone can throw the bridal shower except the bride and groom.
So the MOB can throw one.
2007-05-04 18:48:42 · answer #6 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Usually it's the Maid of Honor and/or mom of bride...but there are no rules anymore which is a great thing.
If your Maid of Honor is far away and can't plan then sure the Mom can...
Or some people do the Maid of Honor throws more of a friend one and then mom throws more of her friends and older relatives..
2007-05-04 03:58:48 · answer #7 · answered by colie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Typically it is a friend or a friend of the family, but the mother of the bride is not that unusual.
2007-05-04 04:00:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mother of the bride with the help of the maid of honor and bridesmaids.
2007-05-04 03:56:42 · answer #9 · answered by Kat G 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The matron of honour is suppose to throw the bridal shower traditional but if she does not step up to the plate you can do it .
2007-05-04 03:57:45 · answer #10 · answered by Crystal 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋