E-Party

LoveyDovey Posted: Jan 21, 2010 02:45 PM

E-Party

who pays for this??

i was always under the impression that my mother would step up to the plate and plan this for me, being that she would be so excited for her oldest daughter getting married(sorry if i sound bratty!) all my married friends had their parents throw the party

she has not offered to do this and never even brings it up- we've been engaged since november. I really want to have an E-Party but FH doesn't think it's necessary.

We are paying for the wedding ourselves- so i hoped my parents would at least pick up this bill.

who threw your Eparty??

Mommy2BeBride Posted: Jan 21, 2010 02:48 PM

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my mom gave some money, then my dad gave some money, and my FH's parents threw in some money as well... FH & I picked up the rest of the cost. and I did alot of DIY to make it a little easier and cheaper. I made all the invites myself, menu cards, escort cards, centerpieces, etc.

Notwedyet08 Posted: Jan 21, 2010 02:48 PM

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We threw our own; it was more of a 'We're engaged-we're having a BBQ/party to celebrate' wasn't anything formal. Bought a bunch of food from BJ's & grilled out; had some mac & cheese; ribs; rice etc. Lots of comfort foods. We did have favors though; but no fomal invites or centerpieces.

StellaStar13 Posted: Jan 21, 2010 02:52 PM

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Well my step-mom said i had to choose between a bridal shower and an e-party, she said no one does both

FIL's stepped up to the plate & pd for the place where we had it but FH & I pd for the music, candy buffet, cigars, napkins, signing photo frame , matches and decorations.

LoveyDovey Posted: Jan 21, 2010 02:59 PM

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even a littttle help would be nice!

i wish it was warm, id totally do an outdoor party!

Lu2700 Posted: Jan 21, 2010 03:51 PM

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my parents did. fhs parents bought the cake.....fh's parents are going to throw the rd

Soon2bMrsH Posted: Jan 21, 2010 04:17 PM

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its supposed to be the brides side (parents or whatever)

we paid for it ourselves. with little help from our parents.

April_Luv Posted: Jan 21, 2010 04:18 PM

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Posted by Notwedyet08

We threw our own; it was more of a 'We're engaged-we're having a BBQ/party to celebrate' wasn't anything formal. Bought a bunch of food from BJ's & grilled out; had some mac & cheese; ribs; rice etc. Lots of comfort foods. We did have favors though; but no fomal invites or centerpieces.

Goodnes you just made me hungry!

JenBill61210 Posted: Jan 21, 2010 04:25 PM

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my parents did. we had immediate family at a restaurant.

FutureMcBride Posted: Jan 21, 2010 04:42 PM

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I always thought that the bride's family did this, but again, times have changed so much and things aren't as traditional anymore.

We are paying for a lot of the wedding and my parents are helping, and my parents will probably pay for an E party. I just talked to my mom last night about possibly having a big outdoor tent party in their huge backyard over the summer. We will probably rent a bar, get kegs and have a bartender and have it catered.

I think you should talk to your parents about it, maybe just tell them that you want to have one and are willing to pay but could use some help.

LoveyDovey Posted: Jan 21, 2010 04:56 PM

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thanks girls!

springsandra Posted: Jan 21, 2010 05:04 PM

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We didn't have one.

Short engagement, most family OOT... it just wasn't reasonable with our timeline for a lot of reasons.

Fruitloop Posted: Jan 21, 2010 09:58 PM

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We are paying for our e-party, but FILs are helping us and paying for the DJ.

However, my parents are paying for most of the wedding (and I'm sure my mom will be paying for my shower too).

isk8r813 Posted: Jan 21, 2010 11:12 PM

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FH is trying to convince me to have an E-Party around the holidays this year (or early next year) to kick off the formal wedding planning. It would probably be just a small cocktail party at my mom's house with just the BP and immediate family invited.

I'm not sure what my parents want to chip in for any of the parties.