After reading a comment from another bride on weddingwire.com it came to my attention that there are many brides out there that have a number of questions about planning a wedding.
One questions that was very apparent is WHO SHOULD BE PLANNING AND PAYING FOR MY BRIDAL SHOWER. Now there are the “traditional” rules, which were followed during my shower, and then there are the more “modern” rules.
Traditionally it would be the bridesmaids, friend or friends of the bride or an aunt that would throw a bridal shower for the bride. The reason being that the brides family (mother) has invested a large amount of money into the wedding itself, and this should not be an event in which she should be required to pay/plan.
Recently I have attended a number of showers where the brides mother was the host. The showers were nice and fun, but the mother of the bride spent most of her time running around, rather then enjoying her time with the other guests.
As for who is invited. You really should only invite those guests that have been invited to your wedding. Otherwise it may look as though you are just looking for something “free” from them.
Although these are the typical rules, these days anything goes. Brides throw their own showers and there are even showers for couples. As time goes on the “traditional” rules have become more relaxed.
The point of the shower is to enjoy yourself, and let your guests shower you with gifts that you and your fiance can enjoy as you begin your life together.
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