I am the maid of honor for a friends' wedding. I am throwing her a nice bridal shower. Am i still expected to bring a gift?
2007-07-17 03:42:45 · 19 answers · asked by cristol e 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Yes. Good manners dictate that you should give a gift even if you are the shower hostess. It does not necessarily have to be elaborate, and may be something personal for the bride alone. Personalized stationery in her new name is an option. Let what you know about your friend guide your gift choice.
2007-07-17 03:54:17 · answer #1 · answered by BeeGee 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Being party of a bridal party requires a lot of commitment - time, work, and financial. As the Maid of Honor, you take on a lot of the responsibilities to lead the Bridal Party so you do a lot outside of a tangible gift (like a bridal shower gift) and the bride knows that and should appreciate that. I suggest you pick one of the "larger/nicest" gifts on her bridal registry and split the cost amongst the bridemaids and yourself. In addition, you can get her something "smaller" just from you. For example, I was the Maid of Honor for my best friend's wedding a few years ago and I chipped in for a group gift and also got her a picture frame that had a picture of us, also the pair of earrings she would wear the day of her wedding, and pajamas with her favorite cartoon character ever since we were kids - all small but personal, touching gifts.
Good luck!
2007-07-17 12:09:14 · answer #2 · answered by Cyn City 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not only are you expected to bring a gift, you're expected to bring a kick a** gift. as the maid of honor, you set the tone for the other bridesmaids and friends of the bride...the same way the MOB sets the tone for the dress code for adults in the wedding. if she registered, get something extra special from the registry.
2007-07-17 10:57:41 · answer #3 · answered by tvelez128 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it would be nice to give something small at the shower (maybe chip in with the other attendants?), and you should still take a gift to the wedding as well.
2007-07-17 12:00:18 · answer #4 · answered by corinne1029 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Generally so. Why not put together with the other attendants and make it a very special gift. A day at a spa before the wedding would be great just for her is you want to do something yourself or a gift certificate for a massage.
2007-07-17 10:50:17 · answer #5 · answered by teamkimme 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
But when I was MOH and threw the shower the bride insisted that I not buy her shower gifts or wedding gifts since I was already doing so much.
You can do like the others said and get together with the other bridesmaids and get her a group gift :)
2007-07-17 11:21:57 · answer #6 · answered by Amy P 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Peronsally I would say no, Although it is your responsibility to host the bridal shower I think paying for everything is gift enough. If you feel bad about not getting her something, try something small like a candle or something from Bath & Body Works.
2007-07-17 12:38:19 · answer #7 · answered by jamitha99 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes I would.. I know that you have probally came out with alot of $ for the party so I wouldnt go over board with the gift. Something simple would be ok.
If they are registered anywhere look on there and see what you can find. or you can just pick them up a gift card for a dinner for two to use on their honeymoon.
2007-07-17 12:27:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it doesn't have to be beyond what you can afford. I used one of my grandmother's antique hankies and embroidered a motif from my friend's wedding invitations, cake, etc, in the corner to be her "something old" for her wedding. I think I spent $3 total on embroidery floss and about 3 hours of time.
2007-07-17 12:47:47 · answer #9 · answered by sparki777 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are hosting the shower, usually the hosts will go together to get her a gift. If you are the only host, then it is up to you and your budget. The shower can be your gift to her, or you may get her something small and/or personal. best wishes!
2007-07-17 14:38:15 · answer #10 · answered by LoveWithNoBoundaries 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋