small catered lunch - baby shower

[Anonymous]

My best friend’s daughter is having a baby! The mother to be is already having a couple of showers, but I want to throw her one that would be mainly her mother’s friends (my friend was touched by the idea, and we aren’t invited to the other showers which are mainly family, and friends and coworkers of the parents to be).

This will be small- about 15 guests- and at my house. I have room for two round tables and a buffet table. Ideas for where I can order a slightly elegant but not stuffy/too fancy luncheon for about 15 people? I’m fine with buffet, but would prefer something *not* along the lines of deli sandwiches. Would also appreciate suggestions for what drinks to serve and decorating.

Thanks for ideas!

[Anonymous]

Is this a troll?

[Anonymous]

Why would you think I am a troll? I genuinely don’t get what is weird with this question. I’m excited to plan this but a little overwhelmed.

Hoping for some suggestions! thanks from the OP

[Anonymous]

Does the mother-to-be actually want this? I would be exhausted by the thought of having to hang out for an afternoon with my mother and her friends while feeling like a whale.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why would you think I am a troll? I genuinely don’t get what is weird with this question. I’m excited to plan this but a little overwhelmed.

Hoping for some suggestions! thanks from the OP

It is odd to me that you're throwing a party basically for your friend and your other friends. I very much doubt her daughter wants to attend a party of 15 of her mom's friends. You can celebrate her by giving her a thoughtful gift. You and your friends can take your friend out for a celebratory "you're going to be a grandma!" lunch.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does the mother-to-be actually want this? I would be exhausted by the thought of having to hang out for an afternoon with my mother and her friends while feeling like a whale.

Funny. I was recently invited to a shower — that will include a lot of the mother-to-be’s own mother’s friends, because she knows we love her and will bring nice gifts.

OP, I think it’s a great idea. What kind of food do you have in mind? Do you want it delivered? “Not deli sandwiches “ leaves a lot of options. Tea sandwiches? Salads? Quiche? Lobster rolls?

[Anonymous]

The PP is correct, you should ask the mother-to-be for her approval first. Pinterest has lots of ideas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does the mother-to-be actually want this? I would be exhausted by the thought of having to hang out for an afternoon with my mother and her friends while feeling like a whale.

Funny. I was recently invited to a shower — that will include a lot of the mother-to-be’s own mother’s friends, because she knows we love her and will bring nice gifts.

OP, I think it’s a great idea. What kind of food do you have in mind? Do you want it delivered? “Not deli sandwiches “ leaves a lot of options. Tea sandwiches? Salads? Quiche? Lobster rolls?

My baby shower included my mom's friends. I think that is normal. I find it weird that OP is throwing another baby shower just for the mom and her friends.

[Anonymous]

Bibibop? Dig in?

[Anonymous]

Balduccis has a lot of options.

[Anonymous]

Op are you asking for a caterer or a restaurant that will send trays or have them for pickup? Where are you located? What’s the budget?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does the mother-to-be actually want this? I would be exhausted by the thought of having to hang out for an afternoon with my mother and her friends while feeling like a whale.

I wouldn’t, I would think it was nice and a lot of my mother’s friends are like aunts to me. I might insist it be a “grandmother shower” as far as gifts especially if it’s the first grandchild but I would happily be there.

[Anonymous]

Aww the OP is filling in a gap where she wants to celebrate with a group of people who are NOT invited to the other celebrations. I think that's great, and the baby mother will need to suck it up and be gracious too.

As for food, I'm not local but just about every local restaurant and eatery has a catering menu now it seems, so pick one with the vibes you are going for. "not sandwiches" leaves a lot of room to play with.

[Anonymous]

Why not ask the actual pregnant woman what she’d like to eat since it’s an event for and about her?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why not ask the actual pregnant woman what she’d like to eat since it’s an event for and about her?

So you don’t have a restaurant recommendation?