Usually hosts tell the honoree how many people they can comfortably host, so you are right - your guest list might be limited if someone else were to hold a shower. However, even the etiquette gurus at the Emily Post Institute have softened their traditional stance on this a bit over the years, saying that anyone can host a baby shower “as long as there is a legitimate reason.” I think you have to determine that for yourself, and it sounds like you’re trying to do that. LILLIE-BETH’S ANSWER: Traditional etiquette rules frown on close relatives like mothers hosting baby showers to avoid being self-serving.
Especially for a joyous occasion as a baby shower! If someone offers to join you in hosting, let them! You can just pay for the more expensive item if that makes you feel more comfortable. What would the proper thing for me to do? Should I put another person’s name as hostess and leave my name off, but still pay for it?ĬALLIE’S ANSWER: How exciting for her and YOU! I feel etiquette rules like these are OK to break from time to time. I guess I don’t feel comfortable letting someone else take on the burden of what could be a costly shower. My issue is there will be a great many people invited and it can get a bit expensive, but I am willing to take in that expense. Is it wrong of me to host a baby shower for her? Her mother-in-law has declined to co-host due to etiquette issues. QUESTION: My 38-year-old daughter is having twins.
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