There are 4 of us hosting a baby shower. What is the etiquette regarding each of us giving the mother-to-be gifts? I am being told that it is etiquette for the hostesses to give 1 gift as a group. If you have a personal gift that it should not be given during the shower. Is this correct? So far, I have not been able to find protocol on this specific topic.
2007-07-22 10:21:03 · 6 answers · asked by christina p 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
That's because there is no protocol. WE had 5 people host a baby shower, since the girl was all of our friends we each got her a gift. If you wish to give her something personal you can do it in private.
2007-07-22 10:26:15 · answer #1 · answered by luckford2004 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am not sure what is exactly right or even if there is a certain set-up of who buys the gift and when it is received. My suggestion would be,and I always enjoyed this gift....take a small laundry basket and fill it full of "new baby goodies",like diapers,wipes,an outfit,bottles,bibs all which are inexpensive and it wouldn't take much to fill it up, if all 4 of you add two or three things a piece.You could give it to her first or save it for last either way she will greatly appreciate it,I'm sure.
2007-07-23 04:58:41 · answer #2 · answered by Sidetracked0260 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is completely up to the hostesses if they wish to give a combined gift. however, if you wish to participate in the group gift but also give a separate,more personal one. that should be given at another time so as not to upset the other hostesses.
2007-07-22 10:52:31 · answer #3 · answered by racer 51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps it should be whatever the four of you agree upon, Sometimes the hosts do not give gifts beause they hosted a party. Other times, they do. Decide as friends and then stick to it.
2007-07-22 10:44:42 · answer #4 · answered by teritaur 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
get Emily Post's Guide to Etiquette.
It is neither proper nor improper to give a group gift. if you all want to do it individually --go for it.
as for the private gift that you want to give. Make sure you give it to her after everyone else has left. This would be a special time between her and you.
good luck
2007-07-22 10:29:38 · answer #5 · answered by Blue October 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't actually know but it sounds right. I would err on the side of caution and give it separately.
2007-07-22 10:25:13 · answer #6 · answered by CUrias 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋