I am hosting a bridal shower and was thinking it would be nice to get a little gift for the mother of the bride too. But then her grandmother will also be there, as will the mother and grandmother of the groom. Should I get them all something? Just the bride's mom? Or no one?
2007-07-06 09:22:00 · 13 answers · asked by Lindsay 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I agree with Casper...do it in private. Perhaps you could catch her at a quiet moment during the shower and say, "Jane, I have a little something I'd like to give you before you go." so that she knows to connect with you before she heads out.
If you're going to get them all something, perhaps it would be appropriate to get them each a nice handkerchief that they could bring to the wedding. Just a little something that continues to include them in the wedding.
As a current MOB, I can tell you that we're working out butts off, with very little thanks from most of the people involved in the process. I expect that your thoughtful gesture would be extremely well received.
2007-07-06 09:33:04 · answer #1 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say just get a gift for the bride. It might be awkward for the Mom and grandmother to open gifts of their own at their daughter and grandaughter's bridal shower. Throwing a shower for the bride is gift enough. Anything more might be overdoing it. Very thoughtful of you though.
2007-07-06 09:28:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you only want to give the bride's mother a gift, I would do it in private, so that the other ladies aren't offended.
If you want to give them all a gift, maybe a potted plant would be nice. If you have the time and creativity, how about a scrapbook? A small gift bag filled with body lotions or candles, if they like that? Or a photo of the woman and the bride/groom/couple placed in a nice frame.
2007-07-06 09:27:26 · answer #3 · answered by BeatriceBatten 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. You don't get gifts for the mother of the bride. If you were to do that then you would have to get one for the mother of the groom as well. Before you know it you would be out a ton of money. It is not proper etiquette to do so. It is the bride's day only.
2007-07-06 10:25:26 · answer #4 · answered by Luv2Answer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you just get a gift for the bride. However, the mothers and grandmothers should have corsages.
2007-07-06 10:05:34 · answer #5 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think the gift is you putting on a bridal shower FOR her daughter :P. you probably have put a lot of time and money into this event and her momma appreciates it.
but if you love giving out gifts, i would give it to the mother in private, maybe after everyone has cleared out. i think she will be very surprised.
2007-07-06 09:56:26 · answer #6 · answered by Christina V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bridal shower is for the bride not her mom, esp if the grand moms ect will be there..Nah, just concentrate on the bride to be. Thats just my opinion.
2007-07-06 09:26:18 · answer #7 · answered by mel 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Rather than getting them a gift per say what if you got each of them a corsage. That way they will stand out a little bit but it won't cost you a fortune.
2007-07-06 10:03:14 · answer #8 · answered by ventity325 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I wouldnt get any gifts for anyone. The day is about the bride not anyone else, no other gifts are necessary.
2007-07-06 09:28:39 · answer #9 · answered by kateqd30 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No one ................not only is it a waste of money but it's the bride's day not her Mother's or her Grandmother's or even her soon to be Mother in-law's!!!
2007-07-06 09:29:01 · answer #10 · answered by Kate 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋