I was recently asked to be MOH for my best friend, a great honour. In all the discussion, she mentioned she wanted to organize a weekend away for all 6 of her attendants about 2-2 1/2 months before the big day. This is a new tradition that I'm not very familiar with...I know when she was a bridesmaid last she participated in such an event and they all had great fun. My question is, is there a protocol for the expenses for this kind of thing? She is considerably more well off than I am and I don't know if I'll be able to participate and take care of all my other MOH duties (shower, dress, shoes, etc) Should I ask her what she has in mind?
That is the only thing you should do right now. Talk to her and find out what she has in mind and let her know your reservations from the beginning. Explain your desire to participate in all of the traditional MOH but your fear that the additional expense of the weekend away will put a financial drain on you.
If you don't talk it out now,it can become a wedge between you that could affect your relationship for a long time. Nancy Tucker President of Weddings Beautiful US http://www.weddingsbeautiful.com
I completely agree. I'm not sure what she could have in mind. I haven't heard of any 'new' traditions.
She may be thinking about planning a bridesmaid party, which is often a luncheon or tea. But, these days this party can be anything. This could be hosted by the bridesmaids, but is more often planned and hosted by the bride as a way to connect with her bridesmaids and to thank all of you. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
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