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Baby shower etiquette

Valm999Valm999 member
in January 2015 Moms
I made some gift baskets for the hostess of the shower and for whoever was actively involved in planning the event (2 of my best friends, my mom, sister and SIL) and was planning on thanking them during the shower for putting the day together and present them with a gift as a token of appreciation. DH thinks it's a bad idea to do it in front of the guests because I might exclude people, especially his mother and should give the thank you gift privetly. MIL was not involved in the planning at all and DH feels it's either because she wasn't asked or just couldn't do it. Regardless, I don't want to make anybody feel bad or left out. When you presented a gift to the hostess of your shower, did you do it privetly or in front of the guests? Is there an "etiquette" around it?
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  • robsbabygirl08robsbabygirl08 member
    Definitely privately.
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  • luciddreamer106luciddreamer106 member
    I always like to give gifts privately. If you want to acknowledge everyone who helped, you can make a small announcement during the shower.
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  • KnitPixyKnitPixy member
    Adding my voice to the privately. My mom was present but the hostess was her best friend and my mom had helped me pick the gift.

    Nothing wrong with extending a public verbal thank you as well

     

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  • Valm999Valm999 member
    Thank you for your input. I can see how it can create an awkward situation and will give the thank you gift privetly.
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  • januarymommy2015januarymommy2015 member
    I recently had a shower, and I thanked the guests and hostesses during the shower for their participation and such. But, I gave my hostess gifts privately and on an individual basis to the hostesses. My MIL, SIL, and a family friend hosted the shower, and I gave my MIL and SIL a personal gift (charm bracelets) and the family friend a gift basket. Since the gifts were different and personal for each hostess I presented them all privately.
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