Etiquette for guest of honor

Etiquette for guest of honor

When it comes to baby shower etiquette for the honoree, what's fair?

By the YeahBaby.com editorial staff

Games, activities, food, gifts, location, guest list, invitations- a baby shower hostess has a lot to think about! But when it comes to preparing for a baby shower, what is the mother-to-be supposed to do to show her gratitude? After all, a baby shower is the ultimate show of support and excitement by friends and family.

Here's a basic run-down on baby shower honoree etiquette

• Create a gift wish list. Make gift-giving easy for guests. Sign up at a baby shower registry, or consider giving your list to the baby shower hostess. Remember to choose gifts that fit a variety of price ranges.
• Acknowledge all guests. Remember that the guests of your baby shower are there for one reason- you! It's very important that you spend some time chatting with each guest individually, and thank them for coming.
• Send thank-you's promptly. There's nothing worse than getting a thank-you note for a gift you gave- 3 months ago! Send out thank-you notes to guests 2-3 days after the shower.
• Gift the baby shower hostess. Baby showers take a lot of planning (take it from us!) Don't forget to remember the hostess by giving her a gift.

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