I'm MOH for my best friend's wedding. One of the bridesmaids and I are planning a bachelorette/slumber party. We're having the party at a hotel and are taking care of most of the expenses (we have several things planned). As part of our activites, we thought we'd go out to dinner (a little more fun than making our own food), but I was wondering if it would be rude to ask the attendees to pay for their own meals (the bridesmaid and I will cover the bride, of course)? This would be the only expense we'd like help with, but if it isn't rude, how do I go about making sure they know about this expense? I don't know all of the guests being invited, so I don't feel comfortable calling them up and asking them (nor do I have e-mails to send them info that way).
Thanks for any help you can provide! :)
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Sep 24, 2006, 2:08 PM
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Dear MOH,
Most people realize that the bachelorette and bachelor party are the only parties (besides work related parties) where the guests are expected to share the costs. However, some may not know this. So, when you send your invitations add that they will only be responsible for the cost of their meal. This is generous because many times all of the costs are shared by all of the guests.
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Whew! What a relief! Thanks so much - that'll save me over $100-200, I'm sure. One other quick note: is there a specific way I should word it? Should I include a list of events for the evening and just put a little note in parenthesis or is there a more appropriate way (sorry - never been a MOH before and really want to make sure I'm a good one!).
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Sep 25, 2006, 11:11 AM
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The bachelorette party is optional, so you are doing fine. There isn't a set 'way' to do this. But, it is very appropriate to list the itinerary and note that they would be responsible for their dinner cost. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
Colabean77
Sep 25, 2006, 11:39 AM
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