Another bridal shower question?

Question

As in my previous question, my MOH is flying into my town and hosting a bridal shower for me. She suggested having it at my house to save money. Will people think badly of this?

Answer 1

I've been to many showers that have been held in someones home. Mine was. It's hard because you clean up twice, but you do save money....

Look at it this way...you're having it where you feel most comfortable--if folks are uncomfortable, they do not have to attend...

Answer 2

It would be better if you could do it at someone else's house. Perhaps another friend would be willing to do it at their house? If the weather would cooperate, a local park is another inexpensive (often free) option.

Basically, you're not supposed to be holding a shower for yourself...It looks like a gift-grab to your guests. And even if the invitations come from someone else, it might look kinda bad if it's at your house.

Besides that, you run the risk of having to clean the house for company, decorate on your own, and then clean up on your own after the guests leave. I'd love to assume that your MOH wouldn't allow this to happen, but sometimes you can't be sure, and this wouldn't be a fun thing for you!

Answer 3

Well, the etiquette books say don't do it. But, the last few years I am seeing more and more of this. Since your maid of honor is from out of town I don't think anyone will think anything of it. It certainly would be more economical than hosting in a restaurant or meeting room. If your church has a room you can use for nothing or a small fee, that might be a better place. I always think having something at the house is going to be simple, then I nearly kill myself cleaning and getting ready. Be careful not to overload yourself because you want to be happy and healthy for your big day!

Answer 4

No, I know a lot of people who did bridal showers in their homes.

First off, you can probably get a catering company to cater the bridal shower for you.

If you have a bridal party, maybe you can get them to come over and help decorate the house with you and your mom.

Next I would do it on a Sunday Afternoon, from 1pm to 6pm, this way everyone will be gone by 7 or 8 at night.

You can ask the catering company if they have a wait staff who will clean up and put all the food away for you.

It will be comfortable and you would be able to enjoy your company in your home and not have to worry about going to a resturant or catering hall and being timed for everything.

Answer 5

Absolutely not! At least i hope they don't think badly of this. It's a wedding shower not the actual wedding! Geese people need to realx and stop talking s#!t you know? I had my wedding shower at my house and it was really fun and nice!
Who cares what other people think as long as you are happy and your MOH is taking care of you, who cares!

Have lots of fun and Good luck!

Answer 6

Holding a bridal shower in the brides home is just not proper. Sorry. Look it up. Not proper. Hold it at someone else's house.

Answer 7

I think because the MOH is from out of town it seems reasonable to me that it be held at your house. She is nice to do it at all. Friends will come!

Answer 8

Explain to your MIL that you would really like both your fiance and father there at the shower. That you don't feel comfortable having them wandering aimlessly around Columbus Ohio. If we were going to be in town, I would offer to play tour guide and take care of him but we'll be in Chicago this weekend.

Answer 9

Of course not. Most bridal showers are held at the bride's home, plus they know your mom doesn't have a home to host it in.

Answer 10

ehh i wouldn't have it at your house. then it looks like you're hosting the party. plus, isn't it supposed to be a surprise? or somewhat of a surprise. see if someone else can volunteer for this one, and if not, consider a place that'll allow her to rent the space. as a last, and i mean last, resort, have it at your house.