My husband and I have just moved to a new city and a lovely lady who we have recently met at the church invited us to a big Christmas party at her home. We are excited to go and meet other people from the church.
For the event, based on last name, every family brings a covered dish... either a dessert, finger foods, salads, etc. You are "assigned" what to bring.
I am accustomed to taking a hostess gift to a party, however since we are bringing a covered dish, is bringing a hostess gift overkill? What does etiquette dictate in this situation?
2007-12-12 11:48:06 · 7 answers · asked by vanessa 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I was also invited to a ladies only cookie exchange last week and attended. I sent both the hostess of that party, and the hostess for this weeks party a Christmas Card. I'm thinking perhaps I could have a poinsettia delivered to both homes next week?
2007-12-12 13:28:19 · update #1
Hi -
I think you should do what ever makes you comfortable without overkill.
Bring your covered dish and if you want to bring her a small gift then do so. I am sure she would love it. If you are still not sure, then bring her a small "thank you" gift when you see her at church after the party. It doesn't even have to be a thank you gift. It could be something that reminded you of her :-)
I hope you and your husband have a wonderful time.
Merry Christmas!
T.
2007-12-12 12:18:40 · answer #1 · answered by Terry D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love to kill with kindness personally just because people never include me in anything or give me gifts around holidays so when I am actually invited somewhere I always take a thank you card or something small to show how much the small gesture of including me meant. Since you just moved to a new place and recently met the person who invited you I think you would really stand out if you gave her something, even if it was small to show that including you was an excellent idea.
2007-12-12 11:53:21 · answer #2 · answered by sparrowszealot 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter what a gift is assumed. Something that would add to the party though, like a bottle of wine or flowers. Not a gift per say. Anytime you are invited to someone's home you should bring something that would add to the party.
2007-12-12 12:19:20 · answer #3 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cheesy? of direction no longer. If the wine is particularly good (get your neighbor or a chum to flavor it and supply you an elementary opinion), then i think of it can be a remarkable hostess present. Any physique would desire to purchase a bottle of wine, yet few placed forth the attempt to make their very own and it takes some expertise for it to instruct out tasting good. in simple terms confirm to place the wine in a effective bottle (or fancy jar) for presentation.
2016-10-11 04:10:34 · answer #4 · answered by currier 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that would be a lovely idea and very kind of you
2007-12-12 12:59:00 · answer #5 · answered by glamour04111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go with how you feel, however, i dont think its required if your having a 'pot luck or a pitch in " type of meal
2007-12-12 12:49:09 · answer #6 · answered by o_x_y_j_e_n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In this case, no.
2007-12-12 11:55:40 · answer #7 · answered by suzanne g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋