My mom is planning a wedding shower for me. She currently lives with me, the bad thing is that she is leaving to vegas from the 2st of August to August 15th. That will only leave her tomorrow,July 29, 30, 31, and August 1st to do something. because she is coming back during the week in August. she doens't know what to do now that she has run out of time. Any ideas? please help. thanks!
2007-07-28 15:34:51 · 9 answers · asked by bride07 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
by the way, my wedding is on 8/18/07
2007-07-28 15:57:51 · update #1
you did not mention when your wedding was. personally i do not think that is enough time to invite people. i think it should be moved back the date or have someone else host the shower.
2007-07-28 15:46:43 · answer #1 · answered by Christina V 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It can be done - just depends on if you feel a lack of perfection means a doomed marriage. Go to a local restaurant. Arrange for a private room and a few games like "What do you know about the bride that would surprise people?" Get some prizes - nothing fancy and call the friends. Doesn't have to be a huge production and, if there's no time, no big deal. Does it really have to be done?
2007-07-28 22:46:11 · answer #2 · answered by Lex 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Planning time isn't the problem, you can easily make a reservation and put something together, my biggest concern is the guests. It is too chort notice to send out the formal invitations that usually go out for a bridal shower. If I were you I would definitely have it at a later time where you allot yourself enought time to send out invitations, its common courtesy to your guests. Can't you do it after she gets back? Or have someone else plan it so that you can have it the day she gets back? Otherwise I'm afraid you might have to forget about having a shower.
2007-07-28 22:57:04 · answer #3 · answered by pestross 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd ask her to relax and forget about it. According to etiquette, moms are not supposed to plan bridal showers. Bridal showers are hosted and planned by bridesmaids, aunts, cousins, godmothers, coworkers, or other assorted friends. It is an etiquette no-no for mom to be the hostess.
If no friends step up to host the shower, then bride does without one.
Tell mom not to worry about it.
2007-07-29 07:48:16 · answer #4 · answered by Suz123 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is too late. You need to give people at least 4 weeks notice to guests for something like this.
Maybe you can have a small bachelorette type party w/ close freinds and family. But, it is too late for a traditional bridal shower w/ extended family, his family , aunts and cousins.
2007-07-28 23:01:31 · answer #5 · answered by Answer Girl 2007 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's bad etiquette for a family member to hold a shower for the bride. Just forget about it.
2007-08-01 22:33:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you should leave this up to your mom. It is not your job and I think you are busy enough if your wedding is so near. ( also the etiquette books say that a mom shouldn't give a shower)
2007-07-28 23:01:49 · answer #7 · answered by barthebear 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can't she have your maid of honor and bridesmaids help??
I would suggest that she develope a plan and give it to your maid of honor so that things can get done while she is away.
It can be done, but depending on how big a shower it will be if you need to rent a hall have her book that first thing!!
Good luck!
2007-07-28 23:09:57 · answer #8 · answered by Reba 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can she do it after she gets back? I think that would be the best option.
However she can do it before she goes, though she should just invite close friends and family.
2007-07-28 22:39:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋