@washingtonpost: I’m maid of honor, and the bride’s stepmother insists on attending the bachelorette party with her teen daughter because she’s paying for the wedding. Do I give in and invite her? Advice columnist Carolyn Hax weighs in.

user8992005684 :

“Maid of Honor” not specific enough. Has to be sibling maid of honor to bud in like, or yes whoever pays obviously has the final say.

JoJay :

There are Showers and other ways they have to celebrate with the bride. No they can’t come to the bachelorette party

Megs :

Nope. Absolutely not. Inappropriate.

Meow meow :

If she pays, her rules on guests, food, drinks, etc. If not… sounds like she’s a not fun person

I Want Tandy :

user8861627760810 :

She is a the bride's step-mother, so in truth, her father is paying for the wedding. Just because her parent is paying a bill doesn't mean they get to decide anything. Have a luncheon with the parents & all the bridesmaids, and then have the bachelorette on your own terms.

sarah ♈️ :

Nope. Just don’t tell her anything about it. This is not that hard.

Kaetra :

Time for a decoy party (aka lunch) at the Cheesecake Factory. The real party happens later and elsewhere.

Cass P 💙 :

Washington Post: what is happening? Jesus.

Bella❤️ :

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