AboutShannon M Mason Expertise As an accredited Professional Bridal Consultant, I can answer questions involving all aspects of wedding and event planning. From budgets and organization to menus and timelines, each part of the planning process is just as important as the next. Whether you are looking for answers to traditional wedding questions or you want to venture outside the box, ask away! If we don’t have the answer we will find it for you!
Experience I am the owner of New Beginnings Wedding & Event Management and have been planning weddings and events for 13 years. I attend networking and training classes on a regular basis to keep abreast of the latest trends and fashions.
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Question Hello,
I am getting married at the end of March and my sister has been kind enough to throw a very nice bridal shower for me. However, she's demanding that I skip class that morning to go with her to the flower mart at 5:00AM to buy flowers for the centerpieces. Afterwards I am to help her and all of my bridesmaids help set up everything for the event. From the tables to the balloons...everything. Isn't this considered bad etiquette? Shouldn't I get to just be a guest at my own shower? How do I handle this? I really just want to be able to relax and enjoy the day. I've planned enough for the actual wedding, I would like to just enjoy this and not have to stress about one more thing. Please help...
Answer Amie:
It is considered improper for any member of the bride or groom's family to throw a shower. It is also inappropriate for the host of the shower to ask that the bride help with any of the planning, set-up or tear-down.
I would explain to your sister that you appreciate what she is doing but that you will only participate in the shower as the guest of honor. Let the rest of your bridesmaids help her with the preparations.
