I'm a bridesmaid for my brothers fiancee, and very excited to be one at that! But I have several questions about the bachlorette party.
my first question is- do we bring gifts? My mother has never attended a bachlorette party, and neither have I. And I don't want to ask the bride, because I know she will say that gifts aren't necessary, even if they may be. So do I give a gift or not.
Also, if you do give gifts, are they things from the places they have registered, or things like, lingerie. And if lingerie or things like that acceptable, would gift certificates to places like Victoria Secret work?
And one last thing, I may not be able to attend since it is an over night affair in a town about an hour and a half away and I have an exam the next morning at 8am. Would I send a gift or card anyway?
Just so many questions about one simple night Any advice would be wonderful! Thanks ahead of time!
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expertplanner
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Oct 11, 2005, 6:34 AM
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Re: [AshO] gifts for a bachelorette party?
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Dear AshO:
Since the idea of a bachelorette party is to treat the Bride to one last night out, and given the nature of some of them, gifts for the Bride should be given to her at the bridal shower or sent to her home.
What type of gifts you give is optional but most guests do go by what a couples' registry lists show.
Lingerie is a popular choice and any type of gift certificate is fine. Usually, intimate gifts (i.e.: lingerie) are given to the bride at her shower. If you choose to purchas a gift card, make sure to put it inside a regular card so it doesn't slipout or get lost.
I think your last question is the same as your first. If you make it to the bridal shower, give your gift then. Should that not be possible, you can bring your gift when you get in town for the wedding, or ship it in advance. Rhonda Allen, Bridal Consultant New Beginnings Weddings
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Oct 11, 2005, 8:26 AM
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If gifts are given for the bachelorette party they are usually given by the ladies in attendance and are inexpensive gag gifts. So, if you're not attending the bachelorette party then no gift is needed. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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Oct 11, 2005, 11:03 AM
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Re: [AshO] gifts for a bachelorette party?
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Absolutely! This is because the bachelorette party is not viewed as a gift giving event. It is all about the fun. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
gifts for a bachelorette party?
Any advice would be wonderful! Thanks ahead of time! 
