Someone is throwing a Jack and Jill shower for the couple at a hall which I understand to be a cash bar and food is being provided. There will be games etc. which I assume the proceeds will go to the couple. I didn’t receive an actual invitation for this just a phone call. When I asked about gifts or contributing towards one I wasn’t given a straight answer. Just told there will be games to play etc.<\/p>\n
So what is the proper etiquette in gift giving in this case (remember I am a bridesmaid) or is the money they make off the cash bar and the games the gift?<\/p>\n
Dear Bridesmaid,<\/p>\n
You should have been included in the planning of this. So, since you were not, you do not have anything to feel guilty about. Hosting these parties is optional anyway.<\/p>\n
The Jack and Jill they are planning is a mess. I’m sorry, but it is. We never invite guests to a party for which they are expected to pay. It is like asking our guests to bring their wallets. So, it is probably best that you are not involved. I wouldn’t want to be. Cash bar??? Games for which the guests pay to play???<\/p>\n
Nauseating.<\/p>\n
Best wishes,<\/p>\n
Best wishes, <\/p>\n
I agree with Rebecca. Sounds more like a fundraiser. Steer clear. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Someone is throwing a Jack and Jill shower for the couple at a hall which I understand to be a cash bar and food is being provided. There will be games etc. which I assume the proceeds will go to the couple. I didn’t receive an actual invitation for this just a phone call. When I asked about gifts or contributing towards one I wasn’t given a straight answer. Just told there will be games to play etc. So what […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":107,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8676","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n