My baby shower is coming up in the next few weeks. My first host was planning to come from out of state to throw the shower but now she can't get away. My second host all of a sudden says that she has a class that day that lasts all day long. I'm putting them behind me and thinking about the shower.
At this point I have people coming from out of state who have bought tickets to come, so I don't want to cancel the shower, and for me it's not about just getting stuff because we pretty much have everything, it's just a time to celebrate with family and friends.
Do you think it would be in poor taste to ask one of my invited guests to assume host duties with the game for the shower?
2007-01-05 15:15:01 · 11 answers · asked by dorriewilliams 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It wouldn't be bad etiquette at all. Your two friends who have bailed you shouldn't have chosen the dates that clash with their own plans, and they should also prioritise. It's good that you have put them behind you.
Ask someone who you can truly rely on. I'm sure nobody would mind having the responsibilities, as it would be so much fun!
2007-01-05 15:39:38 · answer #1 · answered by montanasamra 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK a mother to be never asks someone to host a shower for her. Tacky. But since you have gone this far along. Ask a relative to do the honors. How would you like to come for a visit and find out you get to be the host. I would feel taken advantage of.
2007-01-05 15:25:02 · answer #2 · answered by cece 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yep, you overreacted. You are focusing on what you perceive to be everyone else's roles and NOT your own. Your role as the guest of honor at your own shower means you don't decide who helps or how it's run--and you certainly don't blow up because someone does it differently than you would have. You just accept your party and your gifts graciously and with a thankful heart. Maybe your stepmom really wants this girl to feel like part of the family and she's hoping this one will be "the one" your brother sticks with. If I were you I would thank them all after the party and apologize again for acting like an ingrate.
2016-05-22 21:49:39 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask one of my friends that might have shown interest in hosting a shower herself, but maybe didn't get the chance because the other two were going to do it. I personally wouldn't be offended at all if a good friend were to ask me to do her a favor like that.
2007-01-05 15:19:41 · answer #4 · answered by johnsmommy0920 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask your female relatives (the ones you are close to) to host. The host can be more than 1 person.
2007-01-05 15:35:20 · answer #5 · answered by choosinghappiness 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just explain the situation to your friend and everything will be okay...This person should be thrilled to host a baby shower especially if they really are happy about the baby!!
2007-01-05 15:31:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt ask an invited guest to host--
I would just take it on myself.
Unless your mother or sister or very best friend were willing to do it.
2007-01-05 15:18:48 · answer #7 · answered by Shellberry 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be ok to ask someone that your very close to. A good friend, sister, or cousin. I wouldn't ask just anybody to do it.
2007-01-05 15:20:29 · answer #8 · answered by amandadaniel26 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no..
I think perhaps you should ask your mother or mother in law for help..if not you do it.they were invited as guests
2007-01-05 15:32:22 · answer #9 · answered by Advice giver 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, not at all, but do call them ahead of time and ask them if they would mind.
2007-01-05 15:18:40 · answer #10 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋