http://boards.weddingbee.com/ Weddingbee Boards Tag: etiquette en Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:34:14 +0000 http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/can-i-have-my-bridal-shower-in-my-own-apartment#post-3224802 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:47:15 +0000 futuremrsfitz18 3224802@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>As long as they are truly throwing the event for you.&nbsp; You should only contribute a guest list and possibly a theme if they ask.&nbsp; Other than that, brides should not plan their own showers.</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/can-i-have-my-bridal-shower-in-my-own-apartment#post-3220717 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:04:16 +0000 andersonsarah 3220717@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>That's totally normal! It allows people an eye into the brides life I think and they would totally want to see your life! I wish mine were at my house but I would be too stressed trying to clean before this wedding in 7 weeks lol</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/can-i-have-my-bridal-shower-in-my-own-apartment#post-3220701 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:59:53 +0000 Ballet513 3220701@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p><a href="#post-3220662">@Brielle:</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;I think times are changing as far as this is concerned, at least in my circle/part of the country moms throw showers all the time.</p> <p>My shower will be at my house for a variety of reasons. First of all the guest list is almost 80 people so its cheaper for my bridal party to have a home shower and not have to rent a space. Also, I have the biggest house so it just made sense. My shower is being thrown primarily by my MOH but my mom is helping a lot, mostly because she loves being involved! I know the other girls, my FMIL and FSIL's are helping out as well.</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/can-i-have-my-bridal-shower-in-my-own-apartment#post-3220662 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:48:50 +0000 Brielle 3220662@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I'm not saying this to be mean in any way.&nbsp; However, from an etiquette perspective, immediate family of the bride -- including mothers and sisters -- should not host the shower.&nbsp; To then have&nbsp;the shower&nbsp;at your apartment may&nbsp;further create a&nbsp;negative impression.</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/can-i-have-my-bridal-shower-in-my-own-apartment#post-3220653 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:46:02 +0000 hecallsmelove 3220653@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Sounds fair. They seem like they really want to throw it, be may not have the $ otherwise. I'd be ok with it.</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/can-i-have-my-bridal-shower-in-my-own-apartment#post-3220633 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:41:00 +0000 lefeymw 3220633@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I would have no problem with it.</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/can-i-have-my-bridal-shower-in-my-own-apartment#post-3220625 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:39:28 +0000 lalapol 3220625@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>My mom and sister (my MOH) would like to throw me a bridal shower, but they asked if they can host it at my house because I'm the best housekeeper.&nbsp; I guess they don't want to have it at a restaurant in order to save $$.&nbsp; I'm hesitant because I feel like people may interpret it as me hosting/throwing my own shower.&nbsp; Is this poor etiquette?</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/bigger-wedding-after-civil-ceremony-sorry-kinda-long#post-3218140 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:53:53 +0000 tehlilone 3218140@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I'd just call it the "Official Wedding Ceremony." If you're really concerned I guess you could call it a "vow renewal." Maybe talk with your family and see how they feel about it? My friends and family won't care because we've been together longer than most married couples and I could care less how people I don't know feel about me having a JOP and actual big wedding. People also rarely sign the marriage certificate and have the ceremony on the same date. There are people who can't get married because of their gender in certain states. There are people who have common law marriages recognized in other states also just for meeting certain criteria.</p> <p>Personally, I'm not a stick-in-the-mud and could care less about all the ettiquette involved with stuffy weddings. Don't take what close-minded people say seriously. They're usually just prejudice against anything that's different. That's the reason I took a step away from the wedding scene for a while. I just didn't want to deal with those downers while planning something happy.</p> <p>A lot of people might call bees enablers and other names but a lot of ladies (and gentlemen) here will give you the support with whatever you think is right for you. Everyone is different so don't let anyone tell you otherwise.</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/25-of-my-guests-didnt-bring-a-give-andor-card/page/3#post-3217469 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:01:32 +0000 Shell29 3217469@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Honestly, I would be very annoyed and upset if that many people didn't get me a gift! I mean, it's proper etiquette to bring a gift or at the very least a card! Bad economy or not, that is so tacky and cheap of people... I think for a wedding, a gift should be expected from the people in attendance. Wow... </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/25-of-my-guests-didnt-bring-a-give-andor-card/page/3#post-3217467 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:01:26 +0000 Shell29 3217467@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Honestly, I would be very annoyed and upset if that many people didn't get me a gift! I mean, it's proper etiquette to bring a gift or at the very least a card! Bad economy or not, that is so tacky and cheap of people... I think for a wedding, a gift should be expected from the people in attendance. Wow... </p>