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jacL


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I just attended a bachelorette party this weekend.  I am a bridesmaid in the wedding and the other bridesmaids were there too.  We got to talking about the wedding schedule and the bride said she hadn't yet decided whether she would rent a limo of some sort for the entire wedding party or just for her and the groom (to go from the ceremony to the reception).  She really wants to get one for the whole party but is just looking to cut costs somewhere--this wedding, naturally, is really costing her and her family a lot of money. 


Some of the other bridesmaids made comments how they think we should all ride in the limo together.  I felt they were pressuring her to do that, though I do believe it was inadvertantly.  I didn't say anything but I feel like calling her and telling her to do whatever she wants because it is her wedding and her money and HER day.  I know I am not chipping in for a limo and the other won't either, so I don't expect the bride to do so for me.  Besides, I was thinking that would be a nice time for the bride and groom to just have a bit of alone time together between the ceremony and reception. 


This is my first experience in a wedding, so maybe I just don't know proper wedding etiquette.  What are you experiences with this?  Do you think the wedding party needs to travel together or not? 



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Kelly


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I think calling her would be a good gesture. Or you could just call and get on the topic of the wedding and say something like "you said you might get the limo just for you and Joe... I think that's such a good idea because you can relax before you make your entrance"... I dont' know, I mean that kind of sounds awkward but just say how you think it would be neat. Then you're not bringing the whole thing with the other bridesmaids up, but she'll still know that you think its a good idea.

When I get married, my husband and I are definitely going to be the only ones in the limo. I'll need to clear my head before the next big half of it all! I don't think she needs to feel bad about that

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valenciana


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i don't really think there's a right or wrong way to do this, etiquette-wise...it's nice to provide transportation for your wedding party, but chances are they brought a date who's already driving themself to the wedding, etc., or they at least know someone who can give them a ride between venues.  i mean, they're getting themselves home/back to the hotel afterwards, right???


but i definitely think the B & G should ride alone together from the ceremony to the reception.  the day is so jam-packed with so many activities and people wanting your time, it's nice to just be able to sit and enjoy being married for a few minutes in between the action.  NO ONE can bother you while you're riding in the car.  and i think everyone should respect the B & G's choice to ride alone.


i like your idea of calling to be supportive of her decision.  i think she will really appreciate that and may help her realize that it's okay to not pay for one more expense, that you guys (i.e. the wedding party) aren't expecting it (or at least that it's okay for her to hold the line anyway and you guys can deal with it).



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i agree with valenciana.. there doesn't really seem to be any etiquette regarding this.


but i think it's super sweet of you to call her up to offer your support.  i'm sure she's going out of her mind trying to accomodate everyone, so it'd be nice to remind her that she should ultimately be doing what she wants. 



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