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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What does hosting a baby shower entail? I've only hosted one for my sil and it was during covid so very different. Small family gathering and a larger virtual celebration- DH and I covered flowers, a nice dinner and some gifts. Grandparents and us split gift card prizes for baby shower games

I also loosely Co hosted a baby shower years ago and myself and the other co hosts paid for decorations and food/drinks. We were in our 20s and poor lol so it was very basic..

Recently attended a baby shower hosted by a good friend for another good friend. 6 of us went out to brunch and then a rooftop hang at her apartment. We later got a Venmo for brunch and alcohol. I was a little surprised - this friend comes from a billionaire family and money isn't a problem. She also offered to host and shot down any help from other friends. Myself and another friend are also pregnant and  couldn't eat most of the shared apps and we didn't partake in the alcohol. We also ordered an app for our main meal. Surprising to see such a hefty Venmo AMT. If she was going to split. At least itemized alcohol for non celebratory person

I'm due in a few months and this same friend offered to host my shower. I said I didn't want something elaborate. Happy for an apt hang. Several other friends have offered to help with planning/contributing and they were all told she has a handle on it. I don't really want to invite people to this if they are going to end up paying for themselves. I'd rather pay for the shower myself and not ask guests to pay but my other pregnant friend says no it's a bad look to host yourself. At the end of the day what does hosting entail??

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Tell her no to hosting yours, and tell her why.  Hosting means paying.  [/quote]

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