Another bridal shower question for this weekend!?

My fiances mom called me last night to tell me that my dad's girlfriend called her and is bringing my dad to my bridal shower. I don't care at all.. it does NOT bother me! :)





My fiance's mom i think is a little upset...because it's supposed to be a girl thing.... but she said "I guess i kind of understand it's 2 and a half hours to drive up here and she probably doesn't want to drive up here alone"





then she mentioned that my fiance` and my dad could go do something..





well my fiance is planning on showing up to the shower maybe a half hour into it to 'surprise' me with flowers...





Do i need to tell my dad to just find something to do? I'd RATHER my dad be there than just kind of aimlessly wander around columbus ohio.





What should I do?

Another bridal shower question for this weekend!?
I have been to many bridal showers where the only men are the fathers and the fiance. Hand your dad a camera and tell him he is the photographer. The men come in handy at the end for lugging everything to the car!
Reply:This is for you and if it makes you happy to have pops there, then have him there.


Have him take pics and then give him a beer and let him go watch the game somewhere if he chooses. He might even stay for awhile and then go for a walk by his own choice.


Women keep thinking this is some sort of "sacred women's party" thing is silly - it's just a shower!
Reply:It's up to you, it is your bridal shower. Don't worry about what anyone else says about your Dad being there. If you want him there then let him come to it also.
Reply:It is your father he can be there. As well as your fiance and his father should be welcome as well but that is it. They help carry the gifts to your car and what not. The men hang together and come in at gift time.
Reply:I don't think your FMIL should really care about it... it's your dad I would be worried about. As long as he's okay with hanging out an a girly party, talking about girly things, with a bunch of ribbons, bows, and flowers around, and YOU want him there, there's nothing to discuss! Tell your MIL to chill, and everything will be fine.





On another note... how are you going to be surprised if you already know what's going to happen? Just sayin'...
Reply:If you want him to be there then he should be there. I had problems with my MIL also but My father and fiance' were at mine. My father just sat in the kitchen that was right off the room where the shower was held. He still heard and saw everything. He eventually came out and just sat at the end of one of the tables that were not very full. No one had a problem with him being there and if they do SHAME ON THEM. This is your time to shine. Your fathers marrying off his little girl. Its what you want not what she wants.
Reply:Explain to your MIL that you would really like both your fiance and father there at the shower. That you don't feel comfortable having them wandering aimlessly around Columbus Ohio. If we were going to be in town, I would offer to play tour guide and take care of him but we'll be in Chicago this weekend.
Reply:just send your dad with your soon-to-be hubby! when he brings you your Surprise, the your dad can come with him. I am sure the two guys could spend some time at Eddie Georges Cafe or the Buckeye corner:) trust me earn all the brownie points you can with your in laws...LOL