Is this tacky for a bridal shower? *UPDATE* page 6

[skuttle]

I agree with others. No Pizza Hut for the location. I also think pizza is a strange choice of food for a bridal shower, unless the bride is a huge pizza lover. Most showers around here are hosted by the entire bridal party, not just the matron/maid of honor.

 

[kimblebee]

No such thing as tacky..just different ideas for different people. If you want to have the whole party at her house, offer to help with the cleaning and all prep. Or, spring for a cleaning service for a few hours.

 

[Mizzoufan]

To me it be fine. Sounds very low stresss

 

[spacemountainmom]

I am about the most laid back person in the world and far from a snob, but Pizza Hut seems to be a very odd choice. I would put the brakes on pizza as the food as well. Pizza is too messy to eat when you are wearing dressier clothing and usually a shower is a dressier affair.

 

[kirstenb1]

OP, I'm assuming you live out of town? Otherwise, your place might be an option. I hear what you're saying about your Mom's house being a bit cluttered, and cleaning and de-cluttering being overwhelming. I think you guys need to come up with your budget, and let your sister know, so she can help decide where she wants it. I also have to vote no on Pizza Hut. Is there a church anyone in the bridal party belongs to? We have a very nice new parish hall that is available for rent to the community (small rural town), but for members it's free. So simple to just throw together some finger foods and sweets.

 

[Jhaberlein]

Unless this is a very specific request directly from the bride, I'd go in another direction. I'd be declining because of the venue change.

Several local independent Italian restaurants in my area offer carry out family deals. Big trays of pasta, chicken, salad, etc and are usually around $5-$7 per person (and usually feed double what they say the serving size is). With the Pizza package deal, is gratuity included? Maybe that could help sway her too. Could the location be at your, or another bridesmaid's house and your mom could supply cake and flowers?

 

[anniemae]

what do you think your sister would think of this pizza hut idea? If you think she would enjoy it, go with it. If you think the would be horrified, then you must put the brakes on immediately. You know her the best. Personally, I think it would be very strange. You would be sitting in the dining room with everyone right? No function rooms at pizza hut.

If you think she would not want a pizza hut shower, then I would look into restaurants with private rooms/function rooms, or a local VFW hall.

 

[Disneylover99]

Forget your mom for a moment. What does your sister (the bride) think about this. Have you talked to her about it?

 

[NewRVLady]

In my town the Pizza Hut isn't a nice place
There are some Nicer pizza places with a private room here
BUT-PERSONALLY it is nicer in a home with just dips and cake and punch
like 2-4pm-then no one would expect to be fed

 

[Disney Doll]

If she is open to having everyone come back to her house, why not just have it there in the first place? If she wants pizza as the food she can have it delivered. You can do that relatively inexpensive with decorations and other types of food, doesn't have to be a meal could just be apps, or cake and tea etc.
If I got an invite for a bridal shower at Pizza Hut and then dessert at another location I'd probably decline. I don't think its tacky but I just don't get the bridal shower venue vibe from a Pizza Hut restautant.

I was just going to say the same thing.

 

[DLgal]

Super tacky. All of it. The Pizza Hut AND having to go to a second location.

Time for Plan B.

 

[bethy]

In my town the Pizza Hut isn't a nice place
There are some Nicer pizza places with a private room here
BUT-PERSONALLY it is nicer in a home with just dips and cake and punch
like 2-4pm-then no one would expect to be fed

A thousand times this.

Actually some people in my world would find it tacky for the MOB to host it so she can be totally off the hook if she wants to be....

 

[antmaril]

I think a bride would be disappointed to have her shower at Pizza Hut.

I agree. I think you should nix the idea of your sister's bridal shower at Pizza Hut. It just doesn't seem special enough. Hopefully, you can come up with other ideas to present to your mom. I would push back on this.

 

[Lynne M]

The last bridal shower I went to was at the home of someone in the bridal party. It was cold cuts and rolls and deli salads from the grocery store on paper plates, chips, and drinks out of a cooler in the dining room. Dessert was a cupcake-cake in the shape of a bridal gown that someone got from a local bakery. It probably was less expensive than treating everyone to Pizza Hut, and we all ate well and had a wonderful time. There was next to no cleanup because of the paper plates/plastic utensils, and we guests helped with the cleanup anyway.

I don't think anyone going to a shower expects the hosts to break the bank. It's usually thrown by the bridal party, anyway, so it's often kids on limited incomes.

 

[HeatherC]

A downside of two locations would also be the possibility of people just leaving from Pizza Hut and not showing up for the second half. mI would think that would be very disappointing to the bride to be.

I am also in the camp of...Pizza Hut...strange place for a bridal shower.

Good luck OP!

 

[ronandannette]

I completely agree! I'm so antsy to just call her right now to tell her all the reasons I don't think we should do it but I'm refraining so I can get all my ducks in a row and make logical suggestions that will hopefully stay within her Pizza Hut budget, haha!

Is the bridal party (you and the other bridesmaids) hoping to not have to spend any money? If DMom is paying for everything it may be harder to not do what she wants unless she's exceptionally easy-going. I think both Pizza Hut and the split venue plan are pretty unappealing for a shower. How about doing something like Lynne M describes below? If I were the bride I'd sure prefer the sound of that.

The last bridal shower I went to was at the home of someone in the bridal party. It was cold cuts and rolls and deli salads from the grocery store on paper plates, chips, and drinks out of a cooler in the dining room. Dessert was a cupcake-cake in the shape of a bridal gown that someone got from a local bakery. It probably was less expensive than treating everyone to Pizza Hut, and we all ate well and had a wonderful time. There was next to no cleanup because of the paper plates/plastic utensils, and we guests helped with the cleanup anyway.

I don't think anyone going to a shower expects the hosts to break the bank. It's usually thrown by the bridal party, anyway, so it's often kids on limited incomes.

 

[Goofy_Disney_Dad]

Oh, wedding season, how I've missed you.

 

[BellsFam]

I wouldn't go if I were invited... And while that sounds like a diss to Pizza Hut, it's because I'm highly allergic to milk fat and wouldn't be able to eat anything.

Typically more than one type of food is served because of reasons like this and I would think about that when planning your menu...

 

[SmallWorld71]

If cost is an issue and there isn't a suitable home to have the shower in, then I agree with a PP who mentioned looking into having it at a church or similar. Every area is different, but around here you could rent the local VFW, Knights of Columbus, local Salt Water Club etc... pretty cheap.
Maybe Pizza Huts are different where you live, but to me, it is similar to having a bridal shower at McDonald's; a noisy place that is majority children.

 

[nugov2]

If cost is an issue and there isn't a suitable home to have the shower in, then I agree with a PP who mentioned looking into having it at a church or similar. Every area is different, but around here you could rent the local VFW, Knights of Columbus, local Salt Water Club etc... pretty cheap.
Maybe Pizza Huts are different where you live, but to me, it is similar to having a bridal shower at McDonald's; a noisy place that is majority children.

Exactly like having it at mcdonalds! I may get flamed, but I'd rather not have a shower than have an invitation that invited anyone to a pizza hut. I get everyone has different budgets, but that place is completely inappropriate for a shower.