Who should be responsible for throwing the bridal shower and bachelor party?
It’s most typical for the maid of honor and the bridemaids to host the bridal shower. Other close friends may do this as well. It’s important to note, however, that proper etiquette does not allow for the mother or sisters of the bride to host a shower – this would be viewed as an inappropriate ‘grab for gifts’. The bachelor party is most often thrown by the best man, with or without the help of the other men in the wedding party. It is less common, but equally acceptable, for a brother or close friend who is not a member of the wedding party to throw the bachelor party. It’s also not uncommon today to skip the traditional bachelor party altogether – a lot of modern brides will not tolerate their soon-to-be-husbands participating in the antics commonly associated with these events! In some cases, instead of the traditional bachelor party, a more subdued night out with the guys might be planned. Also becoming popular today is a night on the town which both the guys and gals can enjoy to
