2nd Trimester

baby shower

Hi- okay I posted something on the Baby Shower board this morning and never got a response.. so I'm asking you guys...

 Etiquette!  Obvi, showers are supposed to be like a surprise.  But mine is not, because I'm helping (behind the scenes) plan it with my best friend because I feel bad making her do all the work and stuff.  So obviously I don't want to pretend to be surprised... but should I arrive like a half hour late, and wait for everyone to get there before me?  Or should I just be there waiting for greet people? 

Re: baby shower

  • I'd show up around the start time. Others will already be there, and you can greet whoever has yet to show!

     

  • Showers don't have to be a surprise.

    I've actually NEVER been to a surprise shower.

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  • I've never been to a surprise shower, either.  I think your guests will want to greet you as they walk in.  I would be there on time or a little early to make sure that no one gets missed.
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  • Good.  I have actually never been to a surprise shower, either, but I keep reading all this etiquette stuff.  Also, I've seen pictures on facebook of "surprise" showers, where the mom claimed she had no clue... yet she is like all dressed up with perfect makeup, c'mon, obviously she knew about it! LOL

    I just don't want to seem tacky about it.  My friend is doing the invites, she insisted on paying for them even though I wanted to pay for them.  I sent her two really cute stamp books in the mail so she at least does not have to pay for postage.  

    So yeah , I guess I will just be there around start time to greet people.  No biggy.   

  • The shower def doesn't have to be a surprise.  You can be there and greet everyone as they arrive.  Mine is def not a surprise, I'm helping with almost EVERYTHING.
  • Ditto! I'm helping with gathering all the invitees addresses, I even offered up the location (it's in the party room of my condo building... free, no need to rent a space :)

    And I am also ordering/paying for the catering and decorations.  I dont feel tacky like I'm throwing myself a baby shower, I just want to take some of the financial burden off of my best friend who is so sweet to plan it, handle invites, rsvps, and fly in from out of town... 

  • Unless your friends are telling people it's a surprise you can be there to greet people when they arrive. My bridal shower was like that; I knew and most people knew it wasn't a surprise. I kind of mingled with people as they arrived which was nice because once gifts were done i talked to a few more people and it was done. It makes it a lot easier to visit with everyone instead of waiting until the end when your tired from all the stuff.
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