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post #2...#2baby celebration question
friend is having baby #2 (another girl) in August.
another friend and i did her first shower two years ago. we agreed not to do a second full on shower but wanted to do something to celebrate, so we thought to take her to tea at the Mayflower. We suggested this to her and she loved the idea, asked if her mom and MIL could come...no problem (we actually know her mom well as we stay at their lake house).
now she wants like 10 people to come. some of these ladies are in the same circle of friends, others i met at her wedding and other showers so i don't know them very well at all.
i am happy to celebrate with her,however i don't want to foot the bill for all these people.
my thought is to just send an email saying...Baby 2 is almost here, let's gather to celebrate with a link to the Mayflower. i feel doing a "real" invite signifies we are hosting/paying.....
curious what you think or what you would do. i realize an option is just telling momma to be that we should keep this smaller but wanted to get some ideas first.
Re: post #2...#2baby celebration question
I think it's OK to have a "sprinkle" (rather than a shower) for a second-time mom. If I was on the receiving end of the email invitation, I'd want to know if paying for the tea was my "gift" or if I was expected to bring something else. For example:
"We're organizing a tea for Mom to celebrate # 2's impending arrival and we'd love for you to join us. Tea will be where and when for $XX (factor in tax and tip). Your presence is present enough - no gifts are required. Let us know if you'll be available!"
I'd also run it by the mom-to-be to make sure it's OK with her. If she makes a face, have a back-up proposition ready, like someone hosting at home.
i LOVE that idea. i think its adorable. and i agree with dclowcountry on how to word it and run it past the mom to be.
i am DYING to do tea. i didn't know the mayflower did it. hmmm maybe thats where i will suggest my sprinkle is!
by the way how much does tea go for at the mayflower?