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Baby Shower Etiquite

My best friend is hosting my baby shower. She will be paying for everything herself, but is holding the party at another friends` house who volunteered because she has a huge screened-in patio, perfect for a spring shower. Both she and another frind will help the hostess come up with decorating ideas and game ideas. Should they all three be listed as hostesses or just the one paying?
Also, my mother-in-law and her mother live out of state and will only be visiting after the birth of the baby. Since we know they won`t be able to make the baby shower, should they not get invitations?

Posted by Liz; updated 02/17/03

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Dear Liz:

Congratulations on your expected bundle of joy! In answer to your question, all three ladies` names can be listed on the invitation as hostesses, but they should all chip in to cover the costs. It would also be a lovely gesture to send invitations to your mother and mother-in-law, even if they will not be able to attend. It makes a nice memento, and if they wish, they can send a gift to the address of the party. In any case, they will not feel excluded from the event.

I hope that this answers your questions, and if I can help in any way, I am always happy to do so! Congratulations!

Kimberly A. Lehman
Canton, OH

Posted by Kimberly Lehman; updated 02/18/03

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