I'm invited to a bridal shower that is being held at a restaurant. How should the bill be paid at the end? I'm being told everyone pays for their own but that doesn't seem like a bridal shower to me.
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There is no good way to ask shower guests to pay the bill at the end of the shower. A bridal shower should be a small, intimate party with the guest list being comprised of those closest to the bride and groom. The guests should never have to pay or help provide the party, especially since they are expected to bring a gift. I would decline the invitation. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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I completely agree. When we invite guests, we are then hosts. Hosts host, they pay. They are supposed to pay for the entire event. What these people are asking, is for you to be a cohost. It is unfortunate they didn't think this through.
I would decline the invitation. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
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