* It depends on how much the mother can afford. If you know what your daughter needs such as: bath towels; sheets; cutlery; wine glasses, etc. Money is always appreciated or you could get her a gift certificate to her favorite store. Many brides to be use a Wedding Registry in different stores so all you need to do is go to the computer and print off the list to see what items are still available.
Something for her future home.
A mother can give her daughter a bridal shower (generally the guests would be relatives) but, it is usually the maid of honor that gives the bridal shower and perhaps coworkers at work.
usually its the maid of honor who hosts the bridal shower but i don't see why the mother of the bride couldn't do it it would make me feel more comfortable id i was planning the bridal shower for me daughter
Generally the Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids get together and have a Bridal Shower or, the mother of the bride may have one as well. Whomever has the bridal shower pays for it and they have the right to ask guests that they know to contribute some of the food if they so wish.
There is a lot of advice on the internet on bridal showers. Personally, I would simply write: To my beautiful daughter, with all my best wishes and surrounded with my love. From your Mum.(Mom in America). Simply writing Mum (or Mom) keeps it very personal - your daughter will know who you are!
On some occasions there is a mixed bridal shower, but if that is not announced in the bridal shower then no, the groom should stay away from the bridal shower and only be there at the end of the bridal shower to pick up his bride to be after the shower is over.
It is in poor taste to have a bridal shower at the home of the bride's mother. The bride's aunts or friends host showers.
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Yes, it is completely appropriate for a mothers friend to host a bridal shower. Bridal showers are not to be hosted by a mother, sister, or other immediate family member of the couple due to it looking as though they are asking for gifts.
There is no reason a mother can not give a baby shower for her daughter. However, generally one of her of her girlfriends may do this, but you could have a baby shower for the relatives in the family or simply decide to have the baby shower for her. Either way is etiquette.
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Either a mother; mother-in-law; sister or good friend has a bridal shower and does not require a hostess gift. If the bride wishes to thank the hostess she could send a thank you note along with an arrangement of flowers.