My brother's wife called me today and wants to throw me a baby shower and my cousin's wife is helping too. Am I supposed to give anything to participate in my babyshower like gifts for the games or the cake or food or for the people giving me the shower? I am clueless
2007-09-23 15:34:20 · 21 answers · asked by Lovemygirls 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
No. Since they are giving you a shower, you are not expected to provide anything except yourself. You could register at Target or something like that so that guests know what you need. Also, I would buy a nice little gift for your sister-in-law and cousin's wife who are throwing you the party, to show your appreciation.
You are responsible for writing the thank you cards for the gifts you receive.
2007-09-23 15:38:59 · answer #1 · answered by lordmisrule2004 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The best thing to do in a situation like this is to ask the person who is throwing the shower. Just ask them if there is anything they want you to do, like buy the gifts or ask them if they want some money to help out. That is what I did for my shower. When you do that, then you are not seeming selfish, or whatever you want to call it. If they say yes, then ask what you can do. It may not even be money related. If they say no, then just sit back and enjoy!!
2007-09-23 15:44:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! They are giving you the shower as a gift to you. The only thing that you are obliged to do is to enjoy the party and the gifts while preparing for the birth of your baby! Have fun!
2007-09-23 15:42:41 · answer #3 · answered by jado427 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been in on a couple of baby showers and have never expected anything from the mother to be. I doubt your sister-in-law or your cousin's wife expects anything from you. A nice thank you note would of course be in order, but I doubt they would expect more than that.
2007-09-23 15:38:08 · answer #4 · answered by Purdey EP 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
properly confident. good toddler bottles are little, yet no longer cheep, so while you're procuring smart issues like this for video games (around $50) then i might say this is your present and that's adequate. i might wish your cousins are pitching in for the fee of the bathe cuz this is a lot for purely you! in case you detect you cant take care of to pay for the presents for the video games after the bathe is planed then carry out a little hassle-free paper video games. Matching celebs to their toddler photographs. toddler bingo. circulate around with a ball of yarn and have each and each individual cut back somewhat guessing the mummy to be's abdomen length. those video games are exceptionally much unfastened! then you definately can shop somewhat and perchance provide a undeniable present while the toddler is born. you will nonetheless could purchase prizes for the winners of the video games so id say unfastened video games are a thank you to circulate.
2016-10-05 06:22:09 · answer #5 · answered by courcelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No this party is in honor of you. You shouldn't have to do anything but show up with an accepting attitude and be thankful that so many people love you and wish you the very best. Enjoy your day!
2007-09-23 17:30:28 · answer #6 · answered by SoAZ Gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, no, no. They are throwing the shower for you as a gift. You should not have to do anything but show up, look pretty, and open gifts. Have fun!
2007-09-23 15:38:17 · answer #7 · answered by snowqueen80 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope! You just show up and let yourself be spoiled for the day. Maybe a nice card and some flowers for the ones who threw the shower would be nice.
Congratulations on your Upcoming Download! ;-)
2007-09-23 15:44:10 · answer #8 · answered by Nightlight 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it actually should have been a surprise. They are throwing the shower they will pay for everything. You just need to bring a smiling face.
2007-09-23 15:37:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You offer to help in any way, but you are not obligated to give money. They may ask you who you would like to come so you should have addresses available to help them out.
This party is in honor of you and your new baby. Enjoy.
2007-09-23 15:38:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋