Shower with the storm coming? WWYD (a little long)

colliebabe · August 2011

Just need some advice on what you ladies think about still having a shower this weekend with the hurricane coming? I am in MA and it's not supposed to hit us until Monday around 2 am, and my shower is Sunday at 11 am, but my mom just informed me that some people have emailed her and told her that they won't be able to make it if it's really bad (which I don't think it will be on Sunday morning - I have a feeling it's just going to end up being rain around here at that point.)

It's at a country club and everything is already paid for, so my mom can't just cancel it or she would lose everything. But we could postpone it. The only other date they have open is Sept 24th and I would be 39 weeks then, so there is a chance I could go into labor if it's that close to my due date.

WWYD? Have it and run the risk that there won't be many people there (my mom would lose out on some money because she already paid per head.) Or postpone it? Other ideas are welcome too - we just can't move the location b/c my mom already paid for everything.

PS - I haven't been involved in the planning up until now - I only knew the date - but with the storm coming my mom asked for my input and wants me to make a decision. Now I wish it was a surprise so I didn't have to make this decision!

colliebabe · August 2011

PS - I meant to mention that I want everyone to be safe too! I hope I didn't come off as not caring about safety in my post.

And that goes out to all the Bump ladies - stay safe when the storm does hit!

ILoveRedVino · August 2011

I would probably do it now.... but, either way is an ok decision, IMO. I think that the decision has to be yours, though. I think 39 weeks is probably a bit more risky than the day before the storm.

Belichick · August 2011

How far are your guests traveling? Did she give you any idea how many people have contacted her?

Most Bostonians I know are pretty resilient when it comes to driving in nasty weather. If it were me I'd risk the storm over having the shower at 39 weeks.

Good luck!

colliebabe · August 2011

Thanks ladies! Most guests would only be traveling 30 minutes at most, and I think only 5-7 people contacted her, so it's not too many so far.

I know my family will show no matter what (they are those resilient Bostonians) and they make up a large portion of the group so there should still be a good amount of people there.

varkeyr · August 2011

Have your mom call the country club. They may be able to help you decide. Usually with a storm approaching in La, the local country club would cancel all parties 24 hours before the hurricanes hit. My sister worked those types of events all the time. It was so the club could prepare for the storm with out ruining any event. They even canceled a wedding reception or two.

You can also decide to have a meet the baby shower instead. Have it six weeks after your due date.

weddingbells2010 · August 2011

If the other date is your only option then I would either try to have it, whether and safety permitting, or cancel rather than reschedule. Encourage your mom to speak up to the club about any sort of refund (probably won't give you the entire thing back, but in this situation, with evacuations happening, they might be more considerate).

I think 39 weeks is too close to the date to travel, even a half an hour away, and to be on your feet with your guests all afternoon. Plus, think of all the things you'll need to set up from the shower before LO arrives... with only a week to go! Anyone who can't make it this weekend would probably send you the gift instead.

DiademChi · August 2011

My bridal shower was the day after a huge blizzard, and still lots and lots of guests arrived. I would stick with the original date/time. It probably won't be as bad by the time the shower starts.

ellewoodsSC · August 2011

To be honest, if I were a guest and there was a threat of a hurricane looming the next day, I would probably choose not to attend a shower. I'm really uninformed as to how much impact a potential hurricane can have that far north and in cold water, but I imagine heavy rains, flooding and power outages as the most likely consequences. I'd rather stay home and make sure my family is stocked up on essentials and supplies than worry about driving in bad weather to a shower. I hope everything works out and everybody is safe.

laurakaz13 · August 2011

Honestly, it's supposed to die down to at most a Cat.1 before it hits you all. It may be even less than that. If it's not going to hit until more than 12 hours after your shower, and your guests are all local, I would definitely have it this weekend.

weddingbells2010 · August 2011

laurakaz13:
Honestly, it's supposed to die down to at most a Cat.1 before it hits you all. It may be even less than that. If it's not going to hit until more than 12 hours after your shower, and your guests are all local, I would definitely have it this weekend.

FYI, a Cat1 is still 74-95 mph winds and 4-5ft. water surges. As a guest, I'm not risking my safety in those conditions to give someone a gift basket I could easily mail instead.

laurakaz13 · August 2011

weddingbells2010:

laurakaz13:
Honestly, it's supposed to die down to at most a Cat.1 before it hits you all. It may be even less than that. If it's not going to hit until more than 12 hours after your shower, and your guests are all local, I would definitely have it this weekend.

FYI, a Cat1 is still 74-95 mph winds and 4-5ft. water surges. As a guest, I'm not risking my safety in those conditions to give someone a gift basket I could easily mail instead.

Um, I realize this. I live in Eastern NC and am about to bear the brunt of the storm. It is not supposed to hit the MA area until approximately 12 hours after her shower. I think that gives people plenty of time to drive the 30 mins back to their houses!

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