She is a friend of mine that used to work with me, not one of my bridesmaids. I am wondering if I should offer to bring food or if I should bring her some flowers for the table or something...or is that something you don't do for your own shower?
2007-07-19 09:30:52 · 17 answers · asked by PixdeeArtist 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
YES!!!!!!!!!
If you are the bride to be, bring her a bouquet of flowers with a thank you note attached.
I didn´t do this for my shower, and felt so bad that I sent the hostess a bouquet of flowers a week later and the card attached thanked her for such a wonderful shower.
2007-07-19 10:39:41 · answer #1 · answered by Learning is fun! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my area hostess gifts are not given. But in the areas that they are given, I think its usually done after the shower (like the next day) as a thank you. But no matter what a gift does not take the place nor negate the need for a heartfelt Thank you note, so be sure to include that as well.
2007-07-19 09:44:08 · answer #2 · answered by kateqd30 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of giving a hostess of a shower a gift. BUT, flowers are always a welcomes addition, if you really feel that you want to give them.
2007-07-19 09:40:50 · answer #3 · answered by oldknowitall 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you mean the bride, then yes you always bring a gift. Sometimes she will give you a list online or something of gifts she wants, otherwise, just get something nice, like kitchen appliances. If it's formal dress then you should probably expect to bring something from more than $30.
As for the hostess, which is usually the maid of honor, no, you don't normally have to bring a gift, but it is very kind to. If you do, then it can be something small like flowers or soaps. If you are going to bring food, which is usually very appreciated, you need to call and let the hostess, or bride, or maid of honor know in advance, usually by a couple weeks.
Hope this answered your question.
2007-07-19 09:38:40 · answer #4 · answered by Simba<3 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
The bride should always give a gift to all of her hostesses.
It doesn't have to be expensive, just heartfelt. Anything is appreciated. Maybe a gift card to a restaurant she enjoys or a gift certificate for a mani/pedi.
Generally, the hostesses take care of all of the food and flowers, so you shouldn't worry about any of that. Sit back and enjoy.
2007-07-19 09:37:30 · answer #5 · answered by britno_00 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, bringing a hostess gift is appropriate.
2007-07-20 03:32:16 · answer #6 · answered by whymewhynow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bride should always buy a gift for the hostess. It doesn't have to be elaborate, but something personal would be nice.
2007-07-19 09:34:12 · answer #7 · answered by leysarob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you don't bring anything for your own shower. Later, send her a lovely thank you card. If you do want to send flowers, do it after the shower is held.
2007-07-19 10:34:21 · answer #8 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being the bride you shouldn't really have to bring anything. It may be nice to offer to bring a dessert or something. Or if there will be alcohol you could bring your favorite wine to share.
2007-07-20 07:59:48 · answer #9 · answered by Cold In Canada 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its your own shower then you don't have to something like that but it would add a nice touch. At my sister's shower she stood up and made a speech thanking everyone but everyone is different.
2007-07-19 09:35:02 · answer #10 · answered by goofy77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋