Who is responsible for bridal shower costs?
Whoever is hosting the bridal shower should pay for the expenses: food, decorations, games, entertainment, etc. It is not proper etiquette for the host to ask for contributions. If it's a bid too much for one person to cover, you might consider having a group of people host it together. Then they can share the costs.
Does the groom's mother give a bridal shower?
Bridal showers are typically thrown by the bride's side of the family or her close friends. The mother of the groom, along with the groom's side of the family, are also invited to the bridal shower. Just run it by the bride to see if she'll be okay with this.
Does mother-in-Law host bridal shower?
Originally only a duty for bridesmaids, these days, bridesmaids, close friends, co-workers, and yes, even members of the groom's family, often play host. Nearly all etiquette experts agree that protocol no longer prevents a future mother-in-law from showering the bride.
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Does the bridal shower hostess give a gift?
It is customary for the hostess to get the bride a gift for the shower, just like everyone else. You may want to coordinate the buying of a major gift, or you might want to give her something small but very nice just from you if the shower is setting you back financially.