Q.
My mother's good friend hosted my shower, and so my mom says it's imperative that I send her a gift. I plan to write her a thank-you note but giving a gift seems excessive to me. Is a bride required to give a gift to her wedding shower hostess?
A.
While it is not "required" for the bride to give her shower hostess a gift, she many choose to do so. A nice, hand-written thank-you letter on your personal stationery would be perfectly acceptable, but many brides also choose to show their gratitude with a token of some kind. Something inexpensive yet personal shows that you put some thought into it. Some ideas? A bouquet of her favorite flowers, a homemade plate of her favorite cookies, a nice framed photograph from the shower, or an embroidered handkerchief with her initials.
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bingham101
aprilandpatrick - I think some nice flowers / candy etc sent to her work would be nice. Thats what I am thinking about doing for my mom... she is also hosting mine.
mdstjh
For my reception helpers, I have 6x6 tile and have painted their last name initial in the center of the tile. I will put a ribbon on the side & top meeting at the corner with a bow. Rather inexpensive if you can get some "left over" tile at your local carpet store.
sushiwan323
Recommendations on shower hostess gift ideas? My cousin and her sister in-law are throwing me one; also my boss and co-worker are hosting a work one for me. Need ideas! Help!
shelleybradford
I will give a gift to the shower hostess. I just don't know if you should give the gift at the shower or at a later time. I have hosted showers and let me tell you, it is expensive and alot of hard work. A gift to the hostess is a small price to pay and I am happy to do it.
aprilandpatrick
Do you still do this if your mom is having the shower for you?