Shower Question

gingerthebasicemt

I just got asked to co-host a wedding shower for a friend of mine. What, in your mind, goes into hosting a shower? I'm a student, and not really ready to pony up tons of money. From what I understand there will be anywhere from 4-6 of us hosting. Thoughts? Suggestions?

Sooles

that really depends who asked you to co-host. ask them what they have in mind: casual gathering of 20 people in someone's living room with games snacks? formal catered luncheon for 50 of her closest friends & relatives? you need to ask the MOH or mom or whoever asked you... before you commit. be upfront about how much time and $ you are able to commit. you could love this girl to death but that doesnt mean finances and studies take a backseat.

Hello Sunshine

If you're not able to help finance the shower, you could offer to do some baking or cooking (depending on the size/style of the shower), decorating, invitations, etc. 

stina93446

You could also organize games if that is something the group wants. Not everyone likes shower games, but the moms and grandmas love them.

banana468

Be honest and up front.  "I'm so excited to help.  My budget is only $X but I can bake, help set up, arrange the games, etc."

gingerthebasicemt

One of the BMs just asked me about hosting. I replied saying before I could commit ANYTHING I would need to know costs and such. Do you think this was appropriate? If its too expensive I would be happy to organize games or put together favors. I feel a little awkward about this, because the BTB isn't even someone that made it to my 1st draft guest list. Our budget is going to be WAY too small to invite everyone we want. I know its not at all about reciprocation, this just makes me scratch my head.

danieliza1127

I replied saying before I could commit ANYTHING I would need to know costs and such. Do you think this was appropriate?I don't think there's anything wrong with that at all!  Hosting a shower can get expensive, but seeing as this one should be split between 4-6 people, hopefully it won't be that bad.  Just let the BM know that if you can't help financially, you'll be happy to help in some other way (like you suggested, doing favors or something).