My mom paid for my shower and all of the favors as well. The day of she said the BMs were in control of everything though- she wanted to enjoy herself.
DCW 2008
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My mom did, but I think the bridal party should.
JulyBride728
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i dont think there is a right or wrong answer here. I think it could be really cool if the parents and the bridal party came together and shared the financial responsibility together. No one should be fully responsible...these are ppl that you love and loves you back, so it shouldn't be that hard to come up with a appropriate compromise for both the parents and bridal party
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Posted by agraydc
usually the bridal party does and the MOB/family contributes whatever they can/wants to
this is what I think too
fashiondiva
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I think that if the bride's family can pay for it they should... b/c it is a huge financial burden to put on the MOH and bridal party .. unless it is a home function on the smaller side. I think that the bridal party should have input and perhaps purchase favors or invites or add their personal touch. JMO. Personally, for all the weddings I've been to the MOB has payed for and been mostly in charge of the bridal shower (and baby showers)
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Technically ...the bridal party should pay for it because that is tradition....etiquette says that the brides family shouldnt throw a shower because it seems like the are asking for more gifts...HOWEVER most of the time now the girls cant afford it because the showers we are throwing involve so much more work and money etc. Generally now the MOB's pay and the bridal party contributes...
SB7308
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My BP and my mom did.
jaep129
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Its up to the people involved. My mom told me she paid for the place and the bridal party did all the other things like decorate, invites, cake, favors, and picking the place.
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Posted by jaep129
Its up to the people involved. My mom told me she paid for the place and the bridal party did all the other things like decorate, invites, cake, favors, and picking the place.
I agree. My mother is throwing mine b/c my sister is the MOH and she is 21 and has NO money. On the other hand, I have to chip in for the shower for another girl.
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I have been a BM 5x and only once did the MOB pay. Every other time, it was the BP. I agree with the person who said it is a built in cost to being a BM.
BUT, as else someone said above, 'these days' showers are getting more and more elaborate and the costs are higher than they were, say, 5-10 years ago. So it the MOB wants a fancy-schmancy shower, she should chip in IMO.
