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Totally totally off topic Bachelor Party
We have our first family wedding coming up and DS is invited to my nephew's
bachelor party. Is he expected to bring a gift? It just occurred to me today that could be a possibility and he would be embarrassed if it were the norm and he didn't bring one. Thanks for your advice! -- Kathyl remove "nospam-" before mchsi http://community.webshots.com/user/kathylquiltz |
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I think he's just sposed to bring a stripper. I could be wrong tho. I get my
info from bad tv shows/movies. -- LN in NH a crazy quilter * hand quilter * & hand appliquér all in all --- a very slow quilter.... So send quilts! http://photos.yahoo.com/lns_obsessed "KJ" wrote in message news:9vsvc.8712$sI.4795@attbi_s52... We have our first family wedding coming up and DS is invited to my nephew's bachelor party. Is he expected to bring a gift? It just occurred to me today that could be a possibility and he would be embarrassed if it were the norm and he didn't bring one. Thanks for your advice! -- Kathyl remove "nospam-" before mchsi http://community.webshots.com/user/kathylquiltz --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.680 / Virus Database: 442 - Release Date: 5/9/2004 |
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We got our gifts the night before the wedding at a get together at our
apartment. Then the boys under 50 yrs old all went out together to a strip club. I think that instead of a gift, all the boys buy the groom drinks and lap dances. |
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not that I am aware of.....usually gifts are given to the
bride....however, if it is a serious concern, he should ask the host if there is anything that he should bring KJ wrote: We have our first family wedding coming up and DS is invited to my nephew's bachelor party. Is he expected to bring a gift? It just occurred to me today that could be a possibility and he would be embarrassed if it were the norm and he didn't bring one. Thanks for your advice! |
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I think the best gift would be to tell the groom that bachelor parties are
tacky, if there is any stripper involved!! (but, that's just my opinion!) DH just took a few of his friends to a sporting event...very civilized...(well, at least everyone was clothed...I'm not sure they were civilized! and it was all MEN! rofl) The Blessed Fiddy, Patroness Saint of the Disorganized LC in Sunny So Cal Personality Development Specialist (Full-Time Mom!) |
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I know the group is going to go play (if that's the right word) paintball.
Then dinner somewhere. There may be some skin involved just for chuckles, but knowing this group...it wouldn't be hardcore. "LC aka Fiddy" wrote in message ... I think the best gift would be to tell the groom that bachelor parties are tacky, if there is any stripper involved!! (but, that's just my opinion!) DH just took a few of his friends to a sporting event...very civilized...(well, at least everyone was clothed...I'm not sure they were civilized! and it was all MEN! rofl) The Blessed Fiddy, Patroness Saint of the Disorganized LC in Sunny So Cal Personality Development Specialist (Full-Time Mom!) |
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KJ wrote:
I know the group is going to go play (if that's the right word) paintball. Then dinner somewhere. There may be some skin involved just for chuckles, but knowing this group...it wouldn't be hardcore. I've never heard of a bachelor party that involved a gift- usually it's a pay-your-own-way evening, and the pleasure of your company expected. Usually, it's pass-the-hat for costs so the groom doesn't buy anything all evening. So he should expect to help cover the groom's paintball fees and drinks. When a couple hosts a get-together the night before their wedding, usually if there are gifts, they are what you would be giving them for the wedding (so you can watch them open them) and their gifts to their wedding party), and this is done early, so you can relax and just enjoy everyone's company. This is what we did for our wedding, and I've seen it done with other couples as well. -georg |
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Thanks! I did give him extra $$ for the weekend as he's a poor college art
major. Looks like that's the best thing to send along. I love the idea of the couple opening gifts together with their well-wishers! I'll have to keep that in mind when/if! my kids get to that stage! "georg" wrote in message .. . KJ wrote: I know the group is going to go play (if that's the right word) paintball. Then dinner somewhere. There may be some skin involved just for chuckles, but knowing this group...it wouldn't be hardcore. I've never heard of a bachelor party that involved a gift- usually it's a pay-your-own-way evening, and the pleasure of your company expected. Usually, it's pass-the-hat for costs so the groom doesn't buy anything all evening. So he should expect to help cover the groom's paintball fees and drinks. When a couple hosts a get-together the night before their wedding, usually if there are gifts, they are what you would be giving them for the wedding (so you can watch them open them) and their gifts to their wedding party), and this is done early, so you can relax and just enjoy everyone's company. This is what we did for our wedding, and I've seen it done with other couples as well. -georg |
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Well, as this thread illustrates, customs vary from place to
place. Even so, I've never heard of gifts given at the bachelor party. In our circles it is usually a nice event hosted by the groomsmen. The guests are the groom, the male relatives, and some close male friends. For DS2 the guys had a cook out supper of hot dogs, salads, etc. at a beach, then played Frisbee and so on. The age range was teen through all the uncles and dads. No wild drinking, though there may have been some beer on hand. Certainly no strippers and trashy dancing. Just some family fun. PAT KJ wrote: We have our first family wedding coming up and DS is invited to my nephew's bachelor party. Is he expected to bring a gift? It just occurred to me today that could be a possibility and he would be embarrassed if it were the norm and he didn't bring one. Thanks for your advice! |
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My DH doesn't drink and wasn't interested in doing anything "silly", and
most of his friends were from work (military or contractor) and married. The best man had a cookout at his house, and they all retired to the basement for cigars and poker. Just talked with DH, and he suggests: -talking to the host (best man?) to see if there is anything that your DS needs to bring -might want to bring box of nice cigars (if they smoke) -may be asked to contribute to the cost of a keg (if that is the theme of the party) L Pat in Virginia wrote: Well, as this thread illustrates, customs vary from place to place. Even so, I've never heard of gifts given at the bachelor party. In our circles it is usually a nice event hosted by the groomsmen. The guests are the groom, the male relatives, and some close male friends. For DS2 the guys had a cook out supper of hot dogs, salads, etc. at a beach, then played Frisbee and so on. The age range was teen through all the uncles and dads. No wild drinking, though there may have been some beer on hand. Certainly no strippers and trashy dancing. Just some family fun. PAT KJ wrote: We have our first family wedding coming up and DS is invited to my nephew's bachelor party. Is he expected to bring a gift? It just occurred to me today that could be a possibility and he would be embarrassed if it were the norm and he didn't bring one. Thanks for your advice! |
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