Wondering if it's appropriate for my mother to host my shower....
My mother has offered (and really wants) to host a shower for me. Most of my close friends, who would probably do it otherwise, live far away and it wouldn't really work out for any of them to host one for me. So my mom offered and is excited about it.
*But* I've been researching etiquette a bit and found out that, traditionally, it's not appropriate for the mother-to-be's mom to host the shower.
Should I just not have one? Or is it ok for my mom to throw one?
Re: Etiquette Question...
I don't think it should matter who hosts your baby shower, just as long as it's not the mother to be. I've seen friends, co workers, mothers, MIL host a bunch.
not sure what happend there!
but, bridal showers should never be hosted by the mob or mil. you should never be the one to host your own shower!
With baby showers i think the rules are more lax, your mom or mil can host them, as well as your sister and sil. I hosted all my sil's showers ( i have 3 brothers and no sisters)
I agree! Have fun and I wouldn't worry about the so called "rules". I usually find those to be out of date or just silly. I have been to showers that were at the expectant mothers house, although she wasn't hosting them. I usually do not go to a shower ready to judge anything!! Unless people are totally crazy but I find that MUCH more common with brides than expectant moms.
Have fun!
My mother and I are VERY close.
She did my bridal shower with the help of my BM's so I KNOW she will do the baby shower.
No problem with it at all.
And...
I have been to 2 showers where the MIL's have hosted.
Agree!