My sister is getting married in Aug. in Jamaica (HOT), she is not sending invitations out until the end of June. She wants to know how many people booked hotel rooms before she sends the invites.We are trying to plan a bridal shower. I know you should only invite those invited to the wedding. What about the people that have already said they can not attend the wedding, do we invite them? the bridal shower is suppose to take place July 4th weekend, because family members will already be here from out of state. Should this be a giftless shower due the the expense of the airline tickets and hotel stay? How much should the bridesmaids be expected to pay? Bride and groom are not paying for any portion of the bridal parties hotel stay. My sister mentioned a bridal shower at a winery however it was very expensive, so I think it should be held at someones house, because again the expense just to attend the wedding. As the MOH it will cost apx. $2,000.00 for myself and my husband just to attend her wedding.
Those who stated that they are not attending the wedding really shouldn't be invited to the shower. This is like saying to them that the couples still wants a gift from them.
Hosting a giftless shower can be hosted for any type of wedding. It is considered very gracious.
All types of showers are optional. Although attendants traditionally host it, doesn't mean that it is their responsibility to do so. Thus, there is no set fee per attendant. It should be a small, intimate party.
It is unfortunate that the couple doesn't know that they are obligated to pay for their attendant's lodging costs.
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