My 20-year-old daughter (maid of honor) wants to plan a shower and/or bachelorette party or "something" for the bride. The bride has many many aunts, cousins, etc., she feels obligated to invite to the wedding - huge family. Most of her classmates and girlfriends will not be invited, but yet they want to plan a get-together to celebrate. Is there any proper way of planning an event (call it something different) to celebrate? Maybe say "no gifts"... We're stuck.
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Jun 15, 2007, 1:18 PM
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Re: [Pam5120] Party for People Not Invited to Wedding
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Dear Pam,
Your daughter shouldn't play anything for the ladies who are not invited to the wedding. This would be improper no matter what you called it. But, the bride could host a 'party' for her friends with no gifts involved. People host parties all of the time. As long as this doesn't appear to be a pre-wedding party she is fine. But, no one should host this in her honor.
Party for People Not Invited to Wedding
