Matron of Honor duties: Bridal Shower?

I am a matron of honor and I am wondering about planning a bridal shower along what my other duties are. The bride to be is thinking I have to do everything, from picking cake to the flowers and handeling everything that she doesn't feel she has time for.


I am wanting easy ideas for a bridal shower, it has to be for all ages and tasteful because she wants her grandmother and her younger sisters there. I want it to be easy cus I don't have to much time on my hands to go all crazy on it. Plus, who is supposed to cover the cost of the bridal shower? I don't have any spare money and if I am responsible to pay for everything, well lets just say it isn't going to be anything in that case. Any advice or ideas for bridal shower parties would be a great help!

Matron of Honor duties: Bridal Shower?
It is the matron of honor's job to handle the bridal shower. You could do a nice pretty tea - tea party shower! Have tea, obviously, and some pretty finger sandwiches, or tea cakes.... keep it focused on the bride - so not to focus so much on the food. Make it for like 3pm or so - so they aren't expecting a big meal..... it would be very sweet, and pretty..... good luck ♥
Reply:all female members of bridal party pay for shower


(if mom of bride wants she can volunteer to contribute).





Sounds as if she is asking you to go above and


beyond what is usually expected of your postion.





Its her job to pick cake, flowers, etc.
Reply:Here is a page where your duties as Maid of Honor are clearly spelled out.





Print of one copy for yourself and one copy for the Bridezilla, ahmm, I mean, the bride, LOL!





PS. on costs of the shower, its supposed to be shared by the bridesmaids, not just the MOH. And you could ask her family to help out if you can't afford it.





The shower does NOT have to be an expensive affair. Just do it at your apartment or hers or one of the bridesmaids.





Have everyone bring some food, snacks and beverages.





There are games listed at the knot that you can play.





Have a few inexpensive prizes from the Dollar store for the games, and the rest of the time is for opening the shower gifts. If you don't want to do games, rent a romantic comedy and have a movie night, and do popcorn and other movie treats.





Don't forget to have a couple of people take lots of pictures preferably with a digital camera so you only have to print the good ones.





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Reply:The bride's mom isn't typically supposed to help host a shower, but she can contribute if she wants. The matron of honor and bridesmaids normally pay for it all, but it wouldn't hurt to ask a few close relatives or friends if they could bring some kind of food. You won't need much food if it's at 2 or 3:00. If you put drop-in on the invites, you also won't have to entertain for long or have games.


At my shower recently, each married woman had to give me a piece of marriage advice when I opened their gift. At my sister's shower, everyone was asked to bring their favorite recipe to be placed in a cookbook for the bride.


I recommend Dollar Tree for decorations - colored tablecloths, pretty napkins, simple centerpieces like fake flowers in vases. I found a lot of glass vases for 50 cents each at Goodwill. If you have a Hobby Lobby or AC Moore nearby, print a 40% off coupon from their websites and buy a semi-elaborate centerpiece for the center of the food table. And you could use her wedding colors rather than an elaborate theme.


You could also go to Sam's Club or Costco's for some food...mini quiches, cheesecake bites, creme puffs, etc. Typical foods are small sandwiches, fruit %26amp; veggie trays, cake, nuts.


As for other duties, it's the bride's responsibility to pick everything out. You can be there for moral support and offer your opinion when she asks, but you shouldn't have to do much more than that.


Good luck with it all!
Reply:Matrons of honor aren't suppose to HAVE to do those other things. Its nice if the bridesmaids as a whole help with planning if they want (ie cake tasting yummy) or FUN activiites.





Ask the other bridesmaids for help. You can always do it at someone's house and do easy stuff. Moms are always willing to help
Reply:Dear Abs. You know, sometimes I think there is too much responsibility and financial stress placed on members of the bridal party. For my wedding, my daddy is paying for everything. For my bachelorette party, I am just taking the girls to a restaurant (my treat) for a nice dinner with the girls. I know not everyone has a lot of money, and you have other responsibilities in your life. If I were you, I would talk with the bride's mom. Go meet her for coffee and ask her if she or one of her friends want to plan the shower with you, and explain to her that you don't have much money to spend, and ask for suggestions. Perhaps one of the friends can volunteer to have it at their house, and might have nice dinnerwear, or a nice big room for entertaining. You can ask each person to bring a covered dish, and some of the older ladies might really enjoy baking or cooking for the bride. You can help with the set up and clean up. And, some of the ladies might have some nice ideas for games, but so often the ladies enjoy just chatting and comparing recipes for what they brought. You might have each person bring a picture of the bride that they have from the past, especially if the grandmother is coming. Remember, it is not the cost of the party, it is the gathering of people who love the bride and wish her well, that is important. And, you can have a lovely gathering without spending any money really.
Reply:You and the other bridesmaids are responsible for paying for the shower. You can go to the Dollar Tree to get alot of the decorations. All you really need to buy is a few decorations, a cake, a few prize for the games and some food. You could have a meat and cheese tray with chips and dip, a cake and something for everyone to drink. You can print games off the Internet. You can have a nice bridal shower for around $50-$70 depending on how many people you have.

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