Hostess Gift

athomfor

Hi ladies! You're advice is always so good, I thought I would get your opinion on this questions my fiance and I have.
 
My fiance's mother, aunt and sister have offered to host a couples shower for us. It is still a few months away but we are already thinking of our thank you/hostess gifts for each. His sister was married this past spring and still has some un-purchased items remaining on her wedding registry. Is is inappropriate to gift something from her registry as a hostess gift in this situation?

(Of course we will be giving his mother and aunt gifts as well, just have the specific question regarding her registry)

MyUserName1

I'd double check that she hasn't purchased the items herself already and just not checked them off the registry.  If she doesn't have them yet, I bet she'd be thrilled to receive them.

Cuss10

Once again, I will probably be told I'm way out of line, but I would by her somthing from her registry. I would also buy her something small but very heartfelt and personal and send them with a very personal thank you note.

aragx6

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_hostess-gift-4?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:1e4e2d1a-73ef-4e40-ad59-5ce84db309b1Post:82a94b7c-7ba7-452d-a567-529d7a91dcf7">Re: Hostess Gift</a>:
[QUOTE]I'd double check that she hasn't purchased the items herself already and just not checked them off the registry.  If she doesn't have them yet, I bet she'd be thrilled to receive them.
Posted by MyUserName1[/QUOTE]

I wouldn't have even thought about that -- good call -- otherwise I'm sure she'd love that!

KBSK12

Like PPs said, check to make sure she hasn't already purchased the item... but I would be thrilled to receive a gift off my registry post-wedding. There's no guessing if she will like it or not!

athomfor

Thanks ladies! We were planning on e-mailing her husband (we live far from them) and asking him if she had picked up the item. We'd definitely add a more personal touch too- like a nice spice set or olive oil or something too.