Do I bring a gift? And if so, what? I'm planning on bringing cookies, its a BBQ.
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I think the cookies are enough....or a bottle of wine or something to,go,with the cookies. I had a friend that had a divorce party.....just because she'd been trying to divorce him for years and he made it very, very difficult (he was in jail, too...lots of fun stuff in that relationship).
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Dessert!
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Cookies and wine!
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Champagne? Martini glasses and mix? Anything alcohol related!
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I've never heard of this. I think booze sounds appropriate. Maybe matches to burn pictures and things?
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What the heck is a divorce party? ??
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@Rainbow Sprinkles: i was wondering this too!
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@Rainbow Sprinkles: @sorrycharlie: lol i was wondering this too... I've never heard of a divorce party!
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@Rainbow Sprinkles: @sorrycharlie: @Bookworm: my friend had one. The guy cheated on her so she wanted to celebrate not being with the bum anymore!
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@Andrea: so do u throw a party at your house with all your girlfriends once the divorce is final?
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@Rainbow Sprinkles: yup! Well, hers was just a big get together at a bar!
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@Andrea: it's kinda like a bachelorette party, round 2!
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I think sweets or booze us always appropriate for divorce parties. One of my sister's bffs had tshirts made to commemorate the occasion.
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I had no idea these things existed!
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@Rainbow Sprinkles: the beginning...and then the end.
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@artbee: um. what? People have parties for divorces now?
Yeah....cookies are enough! No gifts!
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Yes I've never heard of this.
I guess you could bring a gift certificate to match.com (or eharmony to support WB) as a gift!
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seriously?? I've NEVER heard of this!! soooo weird.
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@Andrea: sadly i can beat your story. Not only did he cheat on her.... But he got the other girl pregnant. When they were still together.
She had a rough time actually getting the divorce because he never showed up to court, so she is celebrating that it's finally all over.
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@artbee: ohmygosh. Poor thing. Booze. Lots and lots of booze! And chocolate.
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@artbee: ohmygosh... poor woman!
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A normal, small hostess gift seems reasonable. Cookies will be fine.
I totally get why your friend would have a celebration. After my patents divorce was finalized my mom's 55th birthday party was her "emancipation" party as she called it. The recently finalized divorce was a major theme. She even reddened it when she c thanked her guests for coming.
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@artbee: poor girl!! I know, a number of my friends have had their divorces drag and drag. I can see why they would want to celebrate by the time it is all officially over!!
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@artbee: Wine, bring wine
I had a "divorce party" it almost took 2 years to be finalized due to jail time and conflicting court dates. My ex turned into the biggest pos to walk this earth. I celebrated very nicely
My now husband also had a divorce party, haha!
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Sounds like this is one of those times that any type of booze would be appreciated for celebratory drinks.
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@artbee: @StbHisMrs: Wow! I'm glad I live in Texas... My ex never had to show for court (he was incarcerated anyways)... As long as I made it public (coulda posted it on the court bulletin board if I wanted) & he didn't contest it within a certain window I didn't need his signature or anything! Since he was incarcerated & couldn't really say anything my attorney took REAL good care of me in regards to visitation & such. Tehe.
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@runsyellowlites: wow! Lucky lucky! Mine had an attorney and contested everything.
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I've heard of these...always sort of strike me as odd. I think no gifts are appropriate; I don't really understand celebrating the end of a marriage. I've seen multiple divorces in my own family, including my parents (mom twice) and they are always shrouded in sadness and pain. I guess maybe that's the reason for the "party?" To take their mind off things and look toward the future? I hope your friend is doing OK!
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@erinpye: Yea, even in my case I wasn't celebrating & don't think I'd ever attend one.
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@runsyellowlites:
I so feel you and I'm sorry. xoxo
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Dang, I wish I had a divorce party. I know I was relieved when it was finalized but those parties weren't popular back then (2005).
Cookies are perfect!
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i'm sorry that your friend went through something so difficult, and i think it's awesome that the divorce has finally gone through and she can move on with a big celebration to start. cookies always make one happy, and wine!
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I think chocolate and booze sound fitting.
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I would have loved this when I got officially divorced from my ex, lol. I think me and my bff just drank a lot, lol.
Chocolate and booze sounds great.
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I also would have loved a divorce party!
I definitely say bring booze. And sweets.
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I had a divorce party and it was wonderful! Went to it straight from the court house.
To answer your question, booze and chocolate is always the answer
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