My best friend is getting married on a tropical island and has asked me to be her maid of honor.(Which I am honored to be) I'm just not sure what my responsibilities are. Because I am paying to get myself to this tropical island and are paying for my room/food etc., am I responsible for giving a cash gift also? Second, if only a very small amount of people will be attending the wedding, do I still need to throw a bridal shower for her and if so, who do I invite? (There will be no reception once the couple arrives home for all others that did not attend.)
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Re: [justme] Tropical Wedding and Maid of Honor Responsibilty
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Dear Tropical Wedding and Maid of Honor Responsibility,
Normally you would give a shower for the bride, but only the people actually attending the wedding should be invited. So, this is not something you will probably have to worry about, unless, you also work with her. If that is the case, you could organize a work shower for her.
Usually you would also give the bride a gift; it does not have to be cash. You are also responsible for the bachelorette party and buying your dress. The cost can add up. Sorry.
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I am in a similar situation, but am having a post-wedding party for everyone when we get home. Is it still proper to have a shower and bachelor/bachelorette parties, who would be invited, and who is customarily responsible for hosting them?
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Dear Purple,
Yes, you may have a shower and bachelorette party. However, only those who are invited to the wedding may be invited to your shower. No, family member can host your shower. Usually a friend or Honor Attendant hosts it.
Please do not include information about where you are registered in the invitations.
Tropical Wedding and Maid of Honor Responsibilty
My best friend is getting married on a tropical island and has asked me to be her maid of honor.(Which I am honored to be) I'm just not sure what my responsibilities are. Because I am paying to get myself to this tropical island and are paying for my room/food etc., am I responsible for giving a cash gift also? Second, if only a very small amount of people will be attending the wedding, do I still need to throw a bridal shower for her and if so, who do I invite? (There will be no reception once the couple arrives home for all others that did not attend.)
