I am helping my sister plan her bachelorette party. It is likely to be a weekend event in Mexico, a relatively short drive from her home in AZ. She is concerned about who to invite to the weekend. She really would prefer to invite only her closest friends and not her future in-laws. She has apparently offended the MOG already by not adhering to "Emily Post" for the rehearsal dinner planning and does not want to do it again. Who, other than attendants, needs to be invited to the bachelorette party weekend?
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Jan 4, 2007, 5:43 PM
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Re: [miaramsey] bachelorette party guest list
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Dear Sis,
This most likely will be offensive, because the bride does not plan this party. It is an optional party that the guests provide, which is very different from other parties (hosts typically provide parties). If she is planning this, what she is doing is basically telling everyone that they have to pay for this party in her honor--very impolite.
Attendants and close friends are typically invited. Mothers may be, but usually are not. If there are female siblings of the groom, they should be invited. But, this isn't mandatory.
Emily Post's books only mention that it is traditional for the parents of the groom to provide the rehearsal dinner. However, in today's world, the couple is responsible for their wedding costs.
It may be best for your sister to read about wedding etiquette. It is easy to offend others by not knowing what is proper.
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