2007-07-09 03:33:59 · 23 answers · asked by ST 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
the maid of honor
2007-07-09 03:36:08 · answer #1 · answered by sweetsal 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Over the years it has changed a lot. At one point the bridal party threw the shower or the mother of the bride. This day and age it varies. My mother-in-law to be is throwing mine (as my mother is financially unable). A few of my bridesmaids have chipped in as well. So its a combined effort. I have heard of grandmothers, sisters, aunts etc throuwing showers as well. I think thats the way it should be. But as a rule anyone except the couple should throuw the shower.
2007-07-13 08:12:56 · answer #2 · answered by mikejustine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally the maid or (matron) of honor throws the bridal shower. Or a group of your closest friends and or brides maids.
History and tradition play a role in bridal shower etiquette, but most brides expect and enjoy individual variations and creativity to mark this special time in their lives.
Bridal showers usually take place two months or less before the wedding date, though usually at least two weeks in advance to keep from interfering with wedding-related arrangements. One exception? Brides who plan destination weddings or who expect many long-distance travelers sometimes have their showers two days before the ceremony, when friends and family will be gathered together.
Traditionally, the maid of honor throws the bridal shower, though brides increasingly receive workplace, hometown, or other showers. For this reason, a bridal shower is no time for a surprise party. If you wish to throw a bridal shower for a friend, please ask her first. In addition, you will need her help to develop a schedule, an invitee list, a theme (if any) and guidelines concerning gifts.
Sunday afternoon is the traditional time for a bridal shower, but greatest convenience to the largest number is more important. Ideally, invitations should be sent out six weeks in advance of the shower date, and paper or printed invitations are the norm. Email or online invitations are not recommended. The invitation should ask for an RSVP (by mail or phone) and specify to whom the guest should reply. Usually the maid of honor or a bridesmaid receives RSVPs and keeps track of who will be attending. Registry information is not traditionally included in the invitation.
2007-07-09 10:43:19 · answer #3 · answered by c_leoo 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
As far as etiquette is concerned, a bridal shower may be thrown by any close friend of the bride. It is most often thrown by the maid/matron of honor or by the bridesmaids en masse. Etiquette frowns on family members from either side throwing a shower...but custom seems to dictate family throwing it in some areas of the country.
2007-07-09 10:38:58 · answer #4 · answered by gileswench 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
i am actually the maid of honor in my best friends wedding, and i know that i am supposed to throw her a wedding shower. i will actually be studying in england the months before her wedding, and will not be able to throw her the shower. The maid of honor is the one who usually throws the shower, but i have read many places that a close female family memeber will work just as well, but if possible, unlike in my case, the maid of honor should be the one to take charge!
2007-07-09 10:43:34 · answer #5 · answered by nichole 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This seems to depend where people live. Where I'm from, usually it's the family who throws the shower - mom, aunties and sisters. From reading here on Answers, in other places, it's the MOH and bridesmaids.
2007-07-09 11:10:44 · answer #6 · answered by Lydia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the maid of honor should have an idea of what she wants and then run it past the other maids. Then split duties amoung the bridesmaids, but I also know the mother of the bride can throw it- if she does i think she should get some input from the girls especially the MOH and especially if the girls have to help pay-
2007-07-09 10:39:05 · answer #7 · answered by mom25 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
As far as ettiquette goes, friends of the bride can throw a Bridal Shower, or members of the wedding party. Family is not supposed to be involved.
However, many times, it is members of the family that throw the party.....and who cares?
2007-07-09 10:37:47 · answer #8 · answered by Me, Too 6 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Anyone can, usually family members, like aunts or cousins, or close friends or coworkers throw household showers and bridesmaids throw a lingere shower.
2007-07-09 15:17:02 · answer #9 · answered by LoveWithNoBoundaries 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Maid of Honor does. If there is no Maid of Honor, the Bridesmaids get together and throw one.
2007-07-09 10:36:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Maid of Honor, or the briads maids, or the sister or the mother of the bride.
2007-07-09 10:41:00 · answer #11 · answered by Freckles 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋