Comments on: Who pays for wedding shower favors?

By: Garnet Glitter

Garnet Glitter — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:51:59 +0000

bridal shower favors are part of the overall cost of the shower itself and should be included along with decorations, food, invitations, etc……the bride’s aunt is hostess and has ASKED FOR NO INPUT…that means suggestions AND donations for the cost of the shower, therefore the hostess pays for the favors….so whoever told you that is dead in the water…it would be your responsibility IF you were hosting the shower…you aren’t…sounds like something has decided last minute that the favors are too much money for them and is looking for some one to shove them off on..besides one week’s notice? uh-uh…..sounds like they have ‘em already and are looking for a money offset..under the circumstances you are not obligated…..I would not pay…tell them it’s too short notice & the hostess of the party pays for the favors..you are not the hostess….they took it out of your hands and relieved you of this particular duty when the aunt took over…good luck.
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By: Amaranth

Amaranth — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:11:59 +0000

Sounds like one of those awful wedding situations where brides end up crying and family grudges get started. I think that the people giving the shower should provide the favors, however, since these people are obviosly unreasonable and insensitive I think you are going to have to just pay for them and let it go.

It doesn’t seem worth making a fuzz about. Think of it as your gift towards harmony for the bride and groom.
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By: Drake's Mommy

Drake's Mommy — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:27:59 +0000

Did you and the bridesmaids host or help pay for the first shower? If so, I wouldmt pay a dime for the second shower, it’s the hostesses’ job to pay for everything.
If you didn’t pay anything toward the first shower, then maybe you should help out with the 2nd shower, since typically the bridesmaids do throw a shower.
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By: Luv2Answer

Luv2Answer — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:52:59 +0000

Never heard of this. The person hosting the shower should be paying for favors.
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By: roxxn

roxxn — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:35:59 +0000

Except extra stuff that bridesmaids want to add to the shower or wedding.. (ie specific decorations, gifts, etc) … EVERYTHING is paid for by either bride or groom’s family
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By: nova_queen_28

nova_queen_28 — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:25:59 +0000

The hostess of the party should be the one paying, but as you noted "this is just the latest in a long string of rude manners from this family".

I say so long as the cost isn’t insane, suck it up and pay for it - - then let the bride know about it later.
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By: Deanri

Deanri — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:18:59 +0000

If you aren’t hosting the shower, you shouldn’t have to pay for anything. That doesn’t make any sense.
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By: txpainthorse

txpainthorse — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:59:59 +0000

bride’s family
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