Best friend offered if she could host bridal shower
Ok, i have a stress thing here. My best friend asked me if she could give me a bridal shower. Since I know family are not suppose to, I said that would be kind of her. The problem is this: She is a major flake. I love her like a sister but she flakes all the time. And usually at the last minute. She asked for a list of people I would like invited and said she would be sending the invites out 2 weeks before the shower. Which she wants done the day before the wedding. That date does not work for me as I will be busy making sure everything is ready for the big day. I'm afraid she will flake on me because she has a 75 guest baby shower the week before. My mother wants to 'help' with getting the invites out and anything my friends needs but I am just wondering if my Mom should just take on most of the 'planning' so the shower doesn't get forgotten. My friend already had me buy the invites, some decorations and asked if I would cover the postage as well.
I feel my friend might just get to overwhelmed with this and her sister's baby shower only a week apart. What should I do?
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I would thank her for her effort and then politely decline her invitation to host a shower. You shouldn't have anything to do with the shower other than to give a suggested guest list and to attend the event. Showers are optional and really aren't needed these days. Sounds like more of a problem. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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I couldn't agree more. If you and your mother are involved this much, then it isn't proper anyway. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
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Thank you so much. That is what I was thinking but just wasnt sure. You guys are great! Thank you for all your time and effort on this site.
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You seem like a sweet girl. I'm sure you'll find a tender way of telling your friend and sparing her feelings.
Thanks for the appreciation and enjoy the wedding planning. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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