Gifts for shower hosts

Re: Gifts for shower hosts

• lehc723 member

  

  July 2012

  So far I'm doing Starbucks giftcards, but I think I'll pick up something else too, I just can't think of what it'll be.

  
  

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• BMBrinson member

  

  July 2012

  I just got them their fav kind of candle.

  

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• Bryan&AmyC

  

  July 2012

  My MOH hosted my first shower and she had just graduated nursing school, so I bought her a gift certificate for a local spa. She deserved some time to be pampered! My Mom is hosting my second shower and I'm not positive yet on what I'll buy. Most likely, it will also be a spa gift certificate because she loves to go for massages and pedicures.

  

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• tamrahelmer

  

  July 2012

  FI mom is hosting one and she's a huge coffee drinker so I got her a largemug and some nice ground coffee I knowshe will like. For the other side the hostess is a huge wine drinker so I'm going to do something wine related like charms or a stopper.

  
  
  

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• ericaandtom2012 member

  

  July 2012

  I have no idea what I'm doing for shower hostesses yet.  I've still got some time (9/16), but it's definitely going to be something to think about.  Can you do a 2-photo picture frame for your aunt, one from when you were younger (with her) and then a space for a pic of you and her at the wedding?  Are either of them wine drinkers?  Or you could get them a spa gift card for a nice treatment. 

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• goatlady12 member

  

  July 2012

  I'm thinking about making cookies in a jar.  I'm having 4 showers and a couple of them are co-hosted.  It's not in the budget to go overboard!
  

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• islandmonkey8 member

  

  July 2012

  I didn't even know you gave gifts to the shower hosts. I don't know who specifically is hosting my shower or when it is. How would this work if it's a surprise??

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• aimeek420

  

  July 2012 edited July 2012

  All of my BMs are hosting one--would their rehearsal dinner gifts count as shower hostess gifts, or should I get them something additional?

  
  

  FI's sister in law is having another shower at her house, but it sounds like FMIL and 2 FSILs are also involved. Should I get something for everyone, or just the one whose house we'll be at?

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• TCbride1 member

  

  July 2012

  Great ideas! I love the cookie in a jar - that would be a good gift for the shower that's being hosted by multiple Aunts! thanks!
  
  islandmonkey8 - Maybe after the shower you will have a better idea of who hosted it. Or you could always ask who put it together so that you can give them a card or gift.
  
  aimeek420 - I think you should get them all a little something, even if it's as small as a card, picture of you and each BM framed, or a candle.  I'm sure they'll appreciate it since they will most likely be spending money & time on your shower, too.
  Maybe for the one that your FI's sister-in-law is hosting you could get her a gift, then the other helpers something small? Hmm it's hard when there are multiple helper hostesses!

  

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• Heath66

  

  July 2012

  For my Mom I purchased her a necklace. I may also buy her a bottle of wine.

  For my Aunts- (they are decorating) I am getting them a bracelet and a candle each

  For my bridesmaids- I am getting them each a brooch.

  

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• ljsquintz member

  

  July 2012

  I've never heard of giving the shower hosts a gift.  Maybe it's a geographical thing?

  

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• fjw2012 member

  

  July 2012

  I've never heard of this either. I didn't receive one for hosting my best friend's shower, or my sister's baby shower. Either way my mom and sister are hosting mine and they would kick my tooshy if I got them something. 

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• Cathryn4

  

  July 2012

  I never thought of this!!!!!!!! Oh my something else on the to do list! I will think about what I can give them... something to think about! A bottle of wine sounds good though!

  
  

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• Lauracav11

  

  July 2012

  I never knew about this either! Do you give it to them at the shower or send it to them with the thank you card?

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• TCbride1 member

  

  July 2012

  Don't stress about it! It's not necessary, just a thoughtful gesture.
  I just want to get them something because I know they are spending a lot of time/money on these showers, but don't get me wrong I'm not getting anything big!  I'm sure a thank you card would be absolutely acceptable, too.

  

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