Events will be planned around how much money is collected.
2007-06-26 09:37:30 · 7 answers · asked by deadmajic 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Nothing. It's tacky to base the events on this. Some people are on limited means after buying the dresses, shoes, gifts, etc. Stay home, drink and play cards if that's all you can afford.
2007-06-27 04:19:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with points made by the first two responders. If you can afford to host it (meaning pay for the whole thing yourself), you should do it and not make guests chip in. If not (and that's common), then put the feelers out to the gals and ask what they would like to do, with the understanding that it's going to be "dutch" with everyone paying her own share and a fraction of the bride's. If everyone enthusiastically supports a day at a posh spa, then by all means go for it. But if that would mean causing some to bow out -- i.e., those who might not be able to afford it (especially because they have already dropped a small fortune on an engagement gift, a shower gift, a wedding gift, and a dress and shoes that they will never wear again), then put some low-cost options on the table.
I got married in Las Vegas and had the bachelorette party the night before. I paid for everyone to go to The Thunder From Down Under all-male Australian Chippendales-type dance extravaganza ($50/ticket), and they bought me pina coladas. It was stupidly fun. Good luck with your planning!
2007-06-26 18:26:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My friends are planning a hen party for this weekend and have asked guests to contribute $15 for the events. I think this is fine.
Personally, I think you should plan the events and just ask each girl to pay for herself and chip in for their share of the bride. Now, if this is a party at someone's home, then you shouldn't ask for any money. But, if you're going mini-golfing, to dinner and then to a movie (or whatever), they should pay for themselves. Lay out the events first and THEN let everyone know of the costs.
2007-06-27 09:15:45 · answer #3 · answered by tink 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why would you invite someone to a party, then ask them to pay? That's like asking someone out to dinner then expecting them to pay for it. I think you may be out of line on this one. I may be wrong, but I wouldn't do it.
2007-06-30 12:05:40 · answer #4 · answered by kystarlyte_kystarlight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd never ask any of them to chip in, if you want a hen night/stag night then you pay for it.
2007-06-27 06:41:39 · answer #5 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just how much they need to pay for themselves, plus their share for the cost of the bride for the hosts of the event.
2007-06-26 17:01:32 · answer #6 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
None. You don't invite people to a party that they have to pay for. If you can't afford it, either don't throw it, or cut back on your expenses.
2007-06-26 17:12:19 · answer #7 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋