Do I host solo? WDYT

Leigha12 · March 2010

One of my best friends is due in July and I've told her for years I'd be throwing her a baby shower when the time came. Time came! Woohoo. So, I've never actually been the shower hostess before, so I'm not sure if this is something I can do solo, or should I see if another friend wants to help out? If it's a two woman job, is it ok for me to ask someone I think would be interested, or should I wait and see if someone approaches me (I still have almost 2 months before details need to start being hammered out)? I don't know the etiquette from this side of the game!

luckycooky · March 2010

It can be done by one person but if you think others may be interested, I would casually mention to them that you are thinking of hosting something and see what the reaction is. It would probably be easier if more than one person was involved.

v3ron · March 2010

I'm sure you can handle it on your own but depending on the guest list might be a lot less stressful to have some help.

I'm sure someone will ask you if they can help.

stephriz · March 2010

And make sure it's a friend you like and can rely on. If you pair up with a friend of your friend, you could have a potential disaster on your hands.

But a baby shower hosted at home shouldn't be too hard. I would attempt it.

Leigha12 · March 2010

stephriz:
And make sure it's a friend you like and can rely on. If you pair up with a friend of your friend, you could have a potential disaster on your hands.

But a baby shower hosted at home shouldn't be too hard. I would attempt it.

I think I'd only do it with a mutual friend. I have someone in mind, but I don't think any one knows yet that I've staked my claim to being hostess. Hosting it at home, though, is one of my problems. Chances are I will need to find a site other than my house since technically I live OOT from all the potential guests. I have more than enough space, but I don't know if everyone would want to drive 20 miles out of town for it.

stephriz · March 2010

Hmmmm, do any of your friends live in an apartment complex with a party room? We've got a nice one at ours that I'm still bummed I've never used.

hawkilady · March 2010

For location purposes sounds like it might be easier to team up... leaving that aside - I would much prefer to host showers myself unless its going to be a huge affair and super expensive because for the 3 that I've hosted, it would have always been much less stressful to do it myself than co-host. Maybe I'm a control freak though...

Do I host solo? WDYT

Re: Do I host solo? WDYT

Choose Another Board

Search Boards