They'll be 20 to 25 people in attendance. We're all in our 20s or 30s.
I know some people prefer to host all themselves; but sometimes it's nice to bring something (and I feel odd going empty-handed). Thoughts?
2007-04-02 12:44:50 · 15 answers · asked by HomeBodyGuy 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Entertaining
A nice bottle of wine or maybe a dessert...
2007-04-02 12:50:36 · answer #1 · answered by lindzyml 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have some friends like this also. In this case when they want to do all the cooking themselves, I just bring flowers and/or a bottle of wine for the host. Can't go wrong with that and then you don't feel like your going empty handed.
2007-04-02 12:51:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could bring a dessert of some type. Sometimes a local bakery will make special holiday cakes for events ( cross, or easter bunny ). Bringing something is a nice way of saying
"thank you" to the person who is hosting it.
2007-04-05 16:01:02 · answer #3 · answered by nightwish1975 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should not bring food, unless it is requested. Your host has already planned the menu. Bring the host a special bottle of wine for his/her personal enjoyment. Don't expect it to be served at the dinner. Your host probably has already paired the wines to the menu being served. Unless it is a pot luck dinner, you are never expected to bring enough for all the guests in attendance.
2007-04-02 17:15:04 · answer #4 · answered by Pat C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can take a few bottles of Martinelli's Sparkling Cider or a few bottles of White Zinfandel. An Easter Lily is also nice and thoughtful.
I was taught it is not nice to show up empty-handed so I try to take a token gift when I'm invited to dinner by my friends.
2007-04-02 12:57:09 · answer #5 · answered by Kimberly C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask the host if they need help setting up or cooking if they say no you can bring some wine or flowers or opt to bring nothing an the next day send a nice thank you card with a gift card to a local store or a pre paid visa card with 10.00 on it
2007-04-02 13:58:12 · answer #6 · answered by rodeogirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the idea of bringing a drink. That is always fun at a party and something to talk about.
2007-04-04 09:40:59 · answer #7 · answered by gensler97 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just call her and ask if she has plenty of every thing.If you don't, then just take drinks,chip & dip,cookies,extra candy,or if going early enough plates,cups,or napkins.There is never too many plates and things.I know what you mean about going empty handed.If there is too much of what you bring, just take it inside and put it in the kitchen so it can be used later.Happy Easter.
2007-04-03 06:58:18 · answer #8 · answered by Maw-Maw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either or that is the way to do it. Bring enough for a least 12 - 15 people. Have fun!
2007-04-02 12:52:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should ask what theyd like for you to bring, if the answer is nothing then a nice bottle of wine or small hostess gift would be appropriate.
2007-04-02 12:55:12 · answer #10 · answered by miss m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have asked about food already and they declined.... try a nice bottle of wine if they drink or a potted plant that they can keep rather than throw away.... both things i would appreciate if i was hosting a party
2007-04-05 11:41:54 · answer #11 · answered by Caitlin P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋