Is it tacky to serve wine at a baby shower?
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Anonymous
| I’m hosting a baby shower. Would it be tacky or tasteless to serve wine for the guests? |
Anonymous
I can't remember being at a baby shower that did not include alcohol. |
Anonymous
| It is tacky, since guest of honor cannot imbibe |
Anonymous
| It is not tacky. Have something non-alcoholic like sparkling cider or bubbly lemonade for the mom-to-be and anyone else who isn't drinking. |
Anonymous
| Nope, not tacky. Please DO serve Prosecco or mimosas. Baby showers are long and boring, a little bubbly helps. |
Anonymous
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Definitely serve wine.
Get something alcohol free for the pregnant one. |
Anonymous
| Wine is mandatory at a baby shower. If you want something different, a mimosa bar is nice. |
Anonymous
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Non-alcoholic cocktails are all the rage. I would try to get a NA bartender to come and serve fancy, but non-alcoholic, drinks. |
Anonymous
| I consider it silly, since the guest of honor cannot drink. I have no patience for people who can't party without alcohol. I would keep the party short and well supplied with good music, fancy food and interesting non-alcoholic drinks. |
Anonymous
| If I were a guest at a dry baby shower I would just assume you’re religious or an alcoholic or there’s an alcoholic guest or something (and wouldn’t be bothered at all by the lack of alcohol). But I confess it wouldn’t occur to me that it was because of the pregnancy! |
Anonymous
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Please serve mimosas or some wine.
My baby shower had delicious bubbly (or so I was told). |
Anonymous
| Just ask the mom how she feels about it. |
Anonymous
| No. It's the only good thing about baby showers. |
Anonymous
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Strange. My circle of white Americans and various Europeans and Asians don't drink much, and we've had plenty of non-alcoholic parties. It's hard for me to relate to all of you who think you can't have a party without alcohol. OP, maybe you can ask the mother-to-be, as well as a few key guests, what they think. |
Anonymous
Only if the guest of honor is drinking! Otherwise it’s fine! |