How do you picture your bridal shower? Who do you think will host it? What will the theme be? How many people would you expect? Is it going to be a surprise or will you know about it?
My mother is terrible at keeping secrets, but she tries so hard to keep them! She actually caves constantly and gives me bits and pieces. FH and I are big travelers, and the first stop on our honeymoon is Paris, (which is my Grandmother's favorite place in the world, she's been there many times) so they're doing a Paris theme, and so far it looks beautiful - and provided myself and the bridesmaids with waaaay too many opportunities for 'Bridesmaids' quotes.
My FH's family is enormous, but I told FMIL her list cannot go higher than 50-55, but from what I understand she told my mother last weekend that she has 80 people on her list, which I'm going to have to handle. My list is 40 people.
Due to my work schedule, (I work literally every weekend and late every night from Sept.-Dec.) I know which weekends we had available, so right now they're planning for the first weekend of October, unless if they're concocting some type of master plan to confuse me, in which case I hope they talk to my boss!
Believe it or not, my mother tried SO hard not to tell me any details! But I know there's still a million surprises because my family is amazing. I can't wait!
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I know my shower won't be a surprise, my MOH and I have a secret agreement that she will let me know when it is. I also suggested she have it in her backyard or my moms. I don't want my shower to be a big burden, plus it will be summer so might as well enjoy the outside! I have (not so) discretely hinted I like the 'bride to bee' theme and hope they go with bees/honey for a theme lol. I *may even help a little since I know my MoH will discuss things with me, I will just have to pretend its a surprise for my family and in laws sake lol
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I am hoping that my shower is a surprise... I know my mom is good at keeping surprises and she will definitely be hosting the party along with my sisters help! I dont know if there will be a theme, but my mom is a great party planner so I know it will be fabulous.
I actually think I will end up having a second one in CT, where all of my FH's family is from... that one might not be a surprise bc FMIL is so bad at keeping secrets hahaha either way, it will be fun and I cant wait!!
ladygoodman
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My mom is throwing my shower and I won't know anything about it until it happens
Soon2BeMrsPy
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I picture my bridal shower surrounded by all the women I love! I can't wait to have everyone together. My sister and mom will be hosting it. The theme I am not quite sure yet but I know the favors already haha! I found these really cute snowman bride candles that even have a little wax bouquet and I am in love with them. The list right now I think is like 90! YIKES. There are a lot of women in mine and FH's family. I am sure a lot of them won't come because they live out of state but either way will definitely be inviting them. It won't be a surprise because my mom lives in FL so it is hard for my sister to do everything with her via webcam, whereas I can be involved and help her.
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My shower will definitely be a surprise. I already gave my sister the list of women I want to attend and it's about 50 people and their daughters. I have a feeling it's going to be wine themed lol. We're going to register June (holy cr.a.p I just realized that's tomorrow!) so I'm assuming it will be around October. November is my bachelorette party and everyone is always busy in December. I can't wait for it though!!!
Oh and I love that whole 'going green' idea and having giving the presents without wrapping paper - BUT I WANT TO UNWRAP THOSE GIFTS! I need a ribbon hat!
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How do you picture your bridal shower? Who do you think will host it? What will the theme be? How many people would you expect? Is it going to be a surprise or will you know about it?
I am hoping to have a very girly tea party brunch shower. My mom will be hosting it. I know my MOH and FSIL will be heavily involved as well as my aunt and my bridesmaids. I am thinking it will be around 75 people but I'm not exactly sure. It will be a surprise (I hope). I love surprises!!
My mom is definitely hosting it (she's already scoping out places to have it!) and it will be a surprise. FH already has a plan formulated apparently and he can't wait to execute it, LOL. I'm definitely blessed to have people who care that much about me.
It will definitely be in a restaurant, too. That's all I know. As for amount of people, I think I have about 30 or so people on my list to invite. So we'll see how many come from that list! I don't care about the size of it, though. I'll just be happy to celebrate that day!
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I definitely want to know WHEN it is so I can wear a cute dress and get a blowout! But the location/theme should be kept secret. I think my bridesmaids will organize it but my mom will have a bit of say since she will likely be paying for the bulk of it. I hope that is super girly with fun cocktails and silly games!
Alyssa M
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My shower will most likely be at my aunts brownstone in Brooklyn where my older sisters was. Spanish food galore! I'm sure it won't be a surprise because its nearly impossible to surprise me lol
dariamarie2
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My mom wants to throw me my bridal shower- she doesn't want my bridesmaids to go broke because of my wedding. I always wanted a relaxed non-tradional shower. No games at all, I don't want to bore people with opening presents, I would love for it to be at someones house and after about 2 hours of having girl time have FH and the guys come to just hang out. Since we aren't having an engagement party I think it would be a nice little get together. I really hate being center of attention it's very uncomfortable for me so I don't want too many people there. FH can't keep a secret from me to save his life so I know he'll spill the beans and tell me to act surprised lol
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My mom and sister will probably throw it and some of my bridesmaids will probably help a little. Not sure if they will have a theme, if I got a say I would either do a tea party theme or incorporate my wedding theme. I would like it to be a surprise but my family is really bad at keeping their mouths shut.
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How do you picture your bridal shower? Who do you think will host it? What will the theme be? How many people would you expect? Is it going to be a surprise or will you know about it?
I am going to know about my shower, but only the place and time... I hate surprises and i don't want to make an entrance and have everyone clap for me, so I'd rather be there and say hi to everyone when they walk in... I think it's going to be at the stewart manor country club across the street from my house because we know the owner, the room is big, and it'll be easy to transfer everything to my house. The guest list right now is like 125 people if we invite every female invited to the wedding, but we might cut out a few, and invite about 80-100 people...I know, it's a HUGE list but my FH's mom is one of nine children and each of my parents are one of 5, so we have lots of aunts, uncles, and cousins! Idk about a theme or anything, but I know my mom wants to hire psychics to do readings for people during the shower and I asked my sister to do a recipe box and send recipe cards with the invites so I can get recipes from everyone (I did this for her shower and she loved it, we are big cooks in my family lol)
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My family doesn't live in the US, so it would be kinda hard for them to organize a bridal shower, since they are not familiar with LI. I think my FH's mom and grandma are planning to throw my bridal shower for me. They are like secret agents, they won't reveal anything until the day of. I might be able to get an idea of date and time, so that I can dress up, but that's about it.. I'm only having 60 guests at the wedding, so my shower will be very small, with max 30 women. Most people are flying into NY just for the wedding, so I guess the shower will have to be the week of the wedding.
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brads girl
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my mom and sister {my MOH} will be hosting it - i def want to know when and where it will be - i think there will be about 55-60 women- my sister already told me she wants to do a 'diamonds are a girls best friend' theme because i love bling!
My mom and MOH will be hosting it... I told my MOH everything i wanted and I know she'll fulfill my wishes LOL.
I don't necessarily have a 'Theme' I want.. but I asked for a specific restaurant and even though my mom wants it to be a surprise... my MOH will be telling me the day and time so I don't look like a bum :)
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My mom and sister are throwing my bridal shower for me. I already know where they are having it, and honestly, I'm not too happy with it. I feel bad telling them otherwise. The food at the place is excellent, but the decor is lacking. I told my mom to please have them do something with the way it looks before having my shower there. I want to say there will be about 50 people there? I have nooo idea what other details there are. But I'm nervous haha.
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I do hope my bridal shower is a surprise lol but not sure if it will be. My mom & sister will be hosting it, and I'm sure my 2 FSIL will help them with decorations & themes etc. I haven't thought about themes yet, but I'm sure when it gets closer I will have an idea. I'm not really sure how many ppl I will have but it will be mostly my side lol. I'm super excited just thinking about it
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I haven't really put much thought into it because I want to be surprised. It will probably be around 100 people, I have a HUGE family. My mom knows that I'm not the typical bridal shower type of person and I don't like all those games, so I want a low-key thing where everyone can socialize and drink lots of wine!
