I was going to bring wine. I was told to bring apps instead. Should I bring his wife a hostess gift too? She is about 34 years old. Any ideas of what is appropriate? I was thinking candles?? Seems generic though.
Thanks for any help!
2007-03-02 07:59:02 · 9 answers · asked by windy_city_bear 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
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2007-03-03 03:46:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're bringing a nice appetizer, that's all you need to bring, although if you want give her a little something, a bottle of wine is still a great idea! They don't need to serve it with the meal.. and don't expect them to as they have probably already chosen an appropriate wine to go with the food. Liqueurs are good too :)
Candles... blech... generic to the point of thoughtlessness. And flowers can be a real nuisance to a hostess who has to find a vase and trim stems while she's trying to entertain! If you bring flowers, bring them IN a vase :)
2007-03-06 02:09:07 · answer #2 · answered by endorable 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apps? Huh? Is that appetizers? If so, you need bring nothing else.
If not, you bring ONE gift - not something separate for husband and wife. Flowers are always appropriate. Wine is good as long as you don't expect it to be served that night. A candle would be appropriate too.
2007-03-02 17:26:44 · answer #3 · answered by Islander 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the party is small, I think wine for you boss and nice flowers for the wife would be appropriate. If it's a large party, than a nice candle is good. Other popular things are room infusers. Its the smell of a candle but is infused threw reeds that are placed in scented oil. Target has nice, less expensive ones. They're in the candle section.
2007-03-02 16:07:02 · answer #4 · answered by Amanda Cards 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What about flowers? A nice bouquet would be nice.
Candles are a good idea. May I suggest a pillar candle? Perhaps one with a gentle scent in case someone in the house is sensitive to scents. You can place the candle in gift bag with decorative tissue papers.
2007-03-02 16:06:11 · answer #5 · answered by Malika 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-03 00:55:10 · answer #6 · answered by pooky004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are bringing the appetizers, then a gift is not required.
I usually give flowers that are in season, i.e., tulips for March are a really cheerful thing to receive.
2007-03-02 17:09:15 · answer #7 · answered by Pacifica 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A few hostess gifts I've received that I appreciated were some flowers (loved those), a desert, and a box of nice chocolates.
2007-03-02 16:10:16 · answer #8 · answered by BJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
better ideas
2007-03-02 17:47:47 · answer #9 · answered by kiuaytjalp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋