Mom wants to sell tickets and isn’t paying for meals!

Dear Polite One,

For a shower I'm hosting for my daughter, I plan to sell tickets for dinner at a restaurant.  All the money remaining after paying the restaurant would be hers.  Is this proper manners?

Is It Proper

Dear Is It Proper,

Please do not do this as it is not polite, as mothers do not host, and the host provides the entire party. Guests should never have to open their wallets. Selling tickets is requiring guests to pay for her party and give her money just because she has decided to get married--very improper.

Sincerely,

The Polite One

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