Is it tacky to serve wine at a baby shower?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
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.

You can definitely have a great party without alcohol! Just like you can also have a great party that serves alcohol as a courtesy, and for those who wish to partake, and not worry that everyone’s going to overdrink…

[Anonymous]

A white wine spritzer or simply serving Champange with a toast to the Mother to Be before the meal is more appropriate. I would never serve hard liquor, red wines, or beer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Non-alcoholic cocktails are all the rage. I would try to get a NA bartender to come and serve fancy, but non-alcoholic, drinks.

Those have soooo many empty calories. No one I know would drink those.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
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.

Are you this reductive and simplistic in all aspects of your life?

Repeat after me - it's not that we *can't* have a party without alcohol, it's that it's more enjoyable if one can have a glass or two. For one thing, it makes uptight twits who might be in attendance (ahem, PP) more tolerable.

[Anonymous]

It is tacky to serve tasteless wine.

Assuming you know the host would be okay with others drinking. Some people want everyone to suffer like they have to.

[Anonymous]

I have never been to a baby shower with no alcohol. It's tacky to not. I would do mimosas and white wine

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
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.

You can definitely have a great party without alcohol! Just like you can also have a great party that serves alcohol as a courtesy, and for those who wish to partake, and not worry that everyone’s going to overdrink…

Right! You know what isn't fun? A party with a bunch of white American, Europeans, and Asians sitting around judging people who like to have a mimosa at a party.

[Anonymous]

I’ve never been to a baby shower without at least champagne/mimosas. And, honestly, as the mom to be, I’d be a bit embarrassed if the host didn’t offer some type of alcohol.

Obviously, from other responses, it very much depends on your circle but definitely not tacky!

[Anonymous]

The last baby shower I went to was simply snacks and opening presents. By far the most boring baby shower. Regardless of the drink, make it more fun.

[Anonymous]

It's not tacky at all, though I think it is nice to have a non-alcoholic option of some sort.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
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.

I don’t care if the party doesn’t have alcohol, it just wouldn’t occur to me that it was because the guest of honor is pregnant.

[Anonymous]

If you don't like each other, you need alcohol or other intoxicants.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Non-alcoholic cocktails are all the rage. I would try to get a NA bartender to come and serve fancy, but non-alcoholic, drinks.

Those have soooo many empty calories. No one I know would drink those.

I have some bad news for you about alcohol.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Non-alcoholic cocktails are all the rage. I would try to get a NA bartender to come and serve fancy, but non-alcoholic, drinks.

Those have soooo many empty calories. No one I know would drink those.

The calorie counters are doing heroin. It is great for keeping the pounds off.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is tacky, since guest of honor cannot imbibe

DP. I don't think it's tacky, but (puts on Christian Women's Temperance Union sash) I think this is yet another occasion where we've let drinking become the norm when it doesn't make any sense. The mother to be can't drink. It's usually held mid-morning or afternoon.

I'm 50 and grew up in TX and have been to lots of baby showers where alcohol was not served, nor was it expected.