Are you helping at all with your shower?

Blondemommy

My stepmom and maybe an aunt of my are doing my shower. I feel bad because my stepmom will probably end up doing and paying for most of everything and there will be quite a few ppl invited.

Would it be weird for me to help make food, write out invites, etc.? Is anyone else helping with thier own shower?

duchessII81

The only input I've given is a preferred date range.

Anna&Matt

I was told I'm not allowed to help beyond giving them a guest list and being part of the date discussion.

kristie2422

I'm going to. I am throwing a bridal shower for my best friend the day before so I figure while I'm buying stuff for her I might as well stock up for my party!!

karaokerampergirl

I hope I get to help, I love doing stuff for parties.

sarabeth05

I am helping out with one of my showers that is coed and being held at my house. I would love to help out with the other two but they won't let me. I am such a control freak! LOL

kanne529

I think that if you want to help, you should ask.  I will most likley ask what I can do at multiple points (when getting out invites, food prep, etc) and they may refuse but I feel better knowing that I said, hey I can help if needed!

ara072580

I guess not, but I should... my sisters are "throwing" it which means my mom will be doing all the work (they just aren't that old- 17 and 22 and the 22 year old lives in Boston while the shower is in Baltimore).  I feel bad about it.  A friend offered but lives in NC, so that would make it considerably more difficult.  

mrs.priss7

No just when I wanted to have it. Other than that my BF is doing everything and I love her for it!

alacognata

I've been toldto hand over the addresses and stay out of it.  LOL 3 of my best girl friends are throwing it and including my in-laws in the plan making.  Can't wait~!

CKLee1107

I have been helping with the work part (not money) for my IL's shower for me.  They continually ask my opinion and asked if I would keep an eye out for deals on things that they need (they would pay me back).  I don't mind helping--this is my kind of thing, I love planning parties...There are things I won't do because it just is a hostess thing like sending out invites (by this I mean actually paying postage and mailing but writing wouldn't bother me).

MamaG1231

I dont see an issue with it.  I look to be helping with the invitations.  Ive actually been involved a little in planning to help my mom divy out the work that needs done.  Im more familiar with party planning than the ones planning, so im giving my 2 cents.

Prinycesa07

Yes, im helping.  My mom is throwing it by herself so i've been brainstorming with her for ways to make it laid back and inexpensive.

Allison777

My BF of 26 years "broke up" right before my wedding a year ago... and I'm an only child with very little family... so I don't have anyone that fits the bill to host my shower (except for my Mom, but that is inappropriate)....

 So I'M going to do almost everything for my own shower (I love planning events and am pretty good at it), but I close friend of mine has agreed to be the hostess on the invites and pitch in.  She wants to do a lot, but I don't feel comfortable asking her to.  Nobody but my mom, my "hostess, and I will know.    

kristinem17

My cousin asked me to help with mine - I will assist with the invites and the color/decor theme - she also wants me tell her which foods I would like, what kind of sweets..... I won't actually see any of anything or know what she chose to do until the big day though