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Bridesmaids luncheon/brunch

Stacey, on June 24, 2018 at 3:48 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 10

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My shower was yesterday and I would like to treat my MOH, BM and both moms to a brunch as a way to say thank you. I am getting gifts for each as a thank you for the wedding (to be given at rehearsal dinner) do I also need to give them a gift at brunch or is the brunch enough of a thank you? It's not really in my budget to do both so if a gift is expected I would likely just do a gift and not the brunch. Any gift ideas that won't break the bank? Also, I found out that my MOH did almost everything for the shower, would it be rude to give her a larger gift in private? I feel awful, she barely had any help and would like to recognize that somehow. Thank you!

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Latest activity by MrsD, on June 25, 2018 at 10:58 AM

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T P · on June 24, 2018 at 3:55 PM
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I do not imagine there would be an expectation of gift giving after the shower. If you extend gifts in private, it would not be inappropriate to give a larger gift to your maid of honor. If you host a brunch to thank them, I am certain that they will all feel your appreciation!
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muriel · on June 24, 2018 at 4:17 PM
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Did you give them hostess gifts yesterday after the shower? If so, no need for another gift.
I am sure they would love to have a brunch together.
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Stacey · on June 24, 2018 at 4:29 PM
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No I didn't do gifts after the shower, is that awful? No one ever gave me a gift after hosting a shower, I didn't even know it was a thing until I joined WW!
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earias · on June 24, 2018 at 5:04 PM
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You should give the ones who hosted your shower a hostess gift. A brunch is nice and would be an adequate thank you but do it soon. At the very least send each hostess a handwritten thank you note immediately especially since it may take time to coordinate everyone's schedule for a brunch.
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muriel · on June 24, 2018 at 5:25 PM
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^^^^ what she said
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Taylor · on June 24, 2018 at 5:42 PM
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I did a bridesmaid brunch and gave them all very small gifts. Each a Victoria’s Secret body spray that I got on sale and nice rose face masks. I will be giving them better gifts at rehearsal dinner. I do not think a gift is required tho for the brunch, totally up to you! Also I think it’s a great idea to treat you MOH a little extra since she did so much!
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Jaycie · on June 24, 2018 at 6:03 PM
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Oh gracious, I'm learning about all these little details too. I'm such you thanked them in person but also maybe write a card as well. I would think treating to brunch would be very sweet and don't really think gifts for hosting are too necessary. I plan to have gifts at rehersal dinner as well.
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Anna · on June 24, 2018 at 6:13 PM
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Regarding some gift ideas- I'd suggest checking a TJ Maxx if they have them by you. They have many sephora brand items and The Body Shop etc- you have to check multiple times sometimes but you may hit the jack pot and find enough Body Shop Body Butter or Body Shop Shower gel for each lady to make your own little gift basket for them.
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earias · on June 24, 2018 at 6:43 PM
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Bridesmaids gifts are separate from hostess gifts and you should have both. Hostess gifts are given at the shower. They don't need to be expensive but at least some sort of small thank you gift should be given.
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MrsD · on June 25, 2018 at 10:58 AM
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I think treating them to the brunch is gift enough, and a great idea! You could also give just your MOH a gift in private. Maybe make a themed gift basket? Then you could bargain shop for spa, cooking, etc. related items?
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