Baby Shower

Grace682 · December 2013

A friend of mine asked if I wouldn't mind helping her with the prep of her sisters upcoming shower. I know both very well. My friend is having it at her home with a max of 30 people. She asked if it would be tacky to do finger foods, salads, chips/dip/veggies, maybe a wedge, and of course dessert. I myself didn't see it to be a big deal but I guess after speaking to others about it she feels differently.
She doesn't have a huge budget to spend and her sister wouldn't care either way.
My question is, is this tacky? If not any suggestions on what you may or may not serve?
I guess I'm at a lose myself...must be baby brain.
Any suggestions are appreciated!

pineconey · December 2013

You can do wraps/cut sandwiches for not too much $$. Nice tortillas, lunch meat, spreadable cheese, spinach, etc. cut in several pieces each (depending on how big the wraps are)
and secure with toothpicks.

Honestly, when I think shower I think finger food too- there are a LOT of fancy-looking dips and such that don't cost a ton. Check Pinterest.

ksulli · December 2013

At 2pm I would only anticipate snacks & cake. 10am I might be looking for more brunch type food, but even at that, muffins and bagels would cut it. 5pm, I'd expect more substantial food.

mrsB68 · December 2013

I also don't see it as tacky but agree to pick an off hour or if you want to do more of a meal time, incorporate finger sandwiches, calzones, etc. Calzones or pizzas can cheaply be made without a ton of effort too. Take it from me brunch isn't any cheaper, I had to do that for a bridal shower once!

KatieGummow · December 2013

That's why people don't have showers at lunch or dinner time. You have them between those times so you don't have to feed people. Snack foods and finger foods will be perfectly acceptable. The one's I've been to have bite sized cucumber sandwiches, fruit and veggie trays, etc. It's more about the games and mommy than food.

mzjaybee7 · December 2013

Not tacky at all. All the showers I have been to have had finger food. And even if she wanted to she could still do it at like brunch or lunch time. A lot of times, I still get full off of finger food. If there's enough.

RebeccaY1 · December 2013

I don't think it's tacky as long as it's not over a meal time. I have been to showers over meal times and they've only had cake and coffee. I found that to be tacky since I was pretty hungry.

Rrrrrachel · December 2013

That sounds like every shower I've ever been to!

mandiroo · December 2013

Costco party platters are where it's at. I've also never been to a shower that had anything more than finger foods and desserts.

Stace0616 · December 2013

Why would someone think finger foods are tacky? It's a shower not a six course gourmet meal! I hate when people put so much effort into hosting a party for others to be judgey about it--that is sad

If these guests think finger foods are tacky, she could host it in the early afternoon as a tea or after dinner as a dessert party? That's what we did for our housewarming. People won't eat as much and you can go to town with fancy desserts for a similar budget.

Grace682 · December 2013

Oh ladies I can't thank you enough! The shower is actually scheduled for 1 but I told her her would be completely fine. I actually showed her this post & she feels more relaxed. I think people are comparing it to her bridal shower which was at noon and a sit down lunch gland had soup to nuts. I told her it will be fine! You ladies rock!!! Thanks again!!!

WifeofaComposer · December 2013

I think that whole list would be perfectly fine!! I wouldn't expect anything more than those foods. My DH and I went to a fancy shower a couple of months ago that was like a cafeteria line - they had full platters of stuffed pork, scalloped potatoes, and Hawaiian chicken with salads and individual cupcakes. It was a little bit over the top, but very tasty food.

My friend planning our shower is making it a pot-luck party to keep her expenses down. All of my friends and family on the invitation list thought that was a great idea, and they're all happy to contribute.

beautifulstr13 · December 2013

We always do finger foods. Not tacky at all.

rockstarlaw · December 2013

Agree, I think finger foods are what people expect...especially is the shower is scheduled in between meals (I.e. Early afternoon)

JulianneJacks · December 2013

I prefer finger foods/ tea sandwiches and cookies or cake to full on sit down meals. I'm going to be crass and talk about money. I grew up in a very wealthy area and all of my friends from home have had showers with finger foods. Their showers were very classy but they weren't blinged out. Think something out of the pages of Martha Stewart Living as opposed to Real Housewives. My friends who grew up in less affluent families tend to have more over the top showers thrown at a restaurant by their mothers. While I enjoy the party I always think that my friends could have used the extra money blown on the elaborate sit down lunch or dinner for a college fund or savings account for their child. I think that a lot of people are too into keeping up with the jones. One of my friends told me she would only have her bridal and baby showers at a restaurant. I thought that was a tacky thing to say. You should be happy with what is graciously offered to you by the host.

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