My Shower Is Coming up.....need Your Input

The other responses are exactly what I was going to suggest - get there a little early so you can visit with the hosts and greet your guests as they arrive. It is nice to bring a hostess gift as a thank you for throwing the shower, and bring your out of state family with you (they can help with last minute preparations). Have a great shower and enjoy it!

Is this Jibsy? I've been thinking of you (I'm the diaper service lady).
Anyway, about the shower, be on time or a bit early - your company can arrive with you. Have fun at your shower!!!!

B.

Congrat's to you and your husband.
If I were you I would go early and greet my guest's. Ask the hostess if you need to bring anything. As for the clothes for you and your spouse, I think that would be great. Have a wonderful time (babies are hard work but worth it).
Good luck
S.

I had like three showers and knew about them all. I went early enough to still greet people and help finish setting up, and also stayed after to help clean! Too cute on you two wearing similar outfits! but do what YOU want to do! don't worry too much about all that, just enjoy everyone pampering you! i mean it's YOUR shower! :) Congrats on 1st baby, mine was born a year ago Sept 25th and i'm soo glad he was an END of summer baby!

i always arrive a little early so that i can visit with the host/ess of the party & help set up if i can. plus i like to greet my guests when they arrive.
as far as the outfits, i dont think thats necessary but thats up to you

Arrive early for sure and bring a hostess gift for the hosts, like a candle or wine stopper, as a gesture of appreciation.

Well, if it were me, I would probably arrive about 1/2 hour before the shower just to chat with family and maybe help out with a few last minute details if they should be running behind. I'm sure no one expects you to help, but it is always a nice gesture. You might also think about getting a small token of appreciation for the hostess or hostess', even if it is just a card. At this point, all food is probably taken care of and you would not be expected to make or bring anything. As far as clothing, I would wear what I feel comfortable in, you are pregnant and this day is about you and the baby. Out of town guests: They could arrive early with you or on time with the other guests...I dont' think it matters either way. Whatever is best for them.
I'm no expert, but this is what I would do. Hope the info is useful and have a wonderful baby shower.

You should arrive on time with your family in tow....wear whatever you feel is appropriate (if it's a casual party then dressing alike could be cute). Also, bring a small thank you present for the people/person that hosted the party. Don't bring a desert or anything else. Relax!!! Have fun!!!

I'd check with the host, but plan on arriving 15 minutes early to offer with last-minute set up (they won't let you do a thing, I'm sure) and to have a chance to visit briefly & thank the hosts. Your out-of-state family should arrive at the appointed party time like everyone else unless you check with the host first. Consider that the host will probably be running around doing last minute stuff and may not be ready for a lot of people to arrive early.

I'd bring a hostess gift as a thank-you, but only bring food if the host says it is o.k. They want to shower you with love and attention, and often that also comes in the form of food. (Unless, of course, you have special dietary needs or food allergies and know there won't be anything else for you to munch on. I.e. a milk allergy - bring a soy-based dip to share.)

I think it is awesome that your husband wants to do similar outfits! It may be hokey, but it sounds really sweet that he thought of it. Your family may love it.

Congratulations and have fun!

Hi JJ and congrats! As a party planner for the last 10 years I can help you with these answers, though these days almost anything goes. It really is up to what you are comfortable with. Ettiqutte wise, being the guest of honor you should arrive right on time, not to early so the hostests are ready for you, and not late so you are there when other guests arrive. YOu should take a small thank you gift for each of the hostess' or a thank you card (also send a thank you after the party to each one). You can offer to bring something, but most hostess' will not want you to be bothered by bringing something. It would be fun for your family to match. Most of all have FUN! Enjoy your family and friends! V. (PS my husband is the greatest on earth! :) We are blessed aren't we!))

Don't stress about it. I know that surprise baby showers are somewhat popular but to tell you the truth I have never been one and I have been to A LOT of baby showers. I just had my baby shower last weekend and it was not a surprise. If you want a chance to hang out with some of your family before everyone else gets there then go early otherwise just show up on time...NOT LATE. This may just be me but I think that you need to bring a little gift for you hostesses. It doesn't have to be expensive just thoughtful. As for the outfits-I don't really think it matters. If you guys normally buy outfits that are similar then go for it. If not, then just look appropriate for the type of shower you are having. I am guessing that it is co-ed so casual is the way to go. The most important thing is to have fun. Your family and friends are doing something really great for you and your husband and they want you to relax and enjoy. Be thankful that they love you enough to throw you a shower!! I love that this helps.

I would, and did arrive about 30 minutes early so that you are there as the guests arrive. Also, it will give you a chance to give the person throwing the party a thank you gift and see if they need any help. Let her know that you will arrive early, and that your family will be with you. This way, she is not surprised by your early entrance. Wear whatever you want. It is a party for you and your husband!!!
Congrats!

Arrive about 15 minutes early by your self so you can greet guests--let your husband bring your family on time; you are not expected to help out with set-up or clean up as the party is being hosted in your honor. When you host a shower or party for the hostess someday, you can return the kindness at that time. Do not bring food or drink of any sort. Your hostess likely has a theme she is following. Definitely bring a thoughtful gift for the hostess, whatever her interests are. Matching outfits? Your husband is a lot more thoughtful than mine! LOL If it's a casual setting, matching outfits would be adorable. It would not be in bad taste at all. In a more formal setting, I would skip the matching outfits. Congratulations... and stay cool!

I feel your pain, it is tough letting people do things for you, but you have to do just that! Get there a few minutes early, bring your family with you, and for sure get a thank you gift for those who are hosting/throwing the party. I have done things like movie tickets, or dinner gift certificates, simple, yet always appreciated. Honestly, as far as outfits, just go with what you have!! Wear something that you feel good in, and wont mind seeing yourself in pictures later, but dont worry about matching. Just sit back and let people take care of you..allow them to bring you your food and everything! Oh, btw, make sure someone writes down who gave you what as you are opening your presents, you will need that later!! Have fun and best of luck with your new baby! ~A.~

JJ- my advice is to arrive slightly early (5 to 10 minutes) so you can greet any guests that are coming that may not know everyone else. Don't take anything for the shower unless they ask you to, but do take small thank you gifts for the host and hostess to show your appreciation for their efforts.

Hi,

Arrive early and just bring yourselves. My baby book has a place for shower guest to sign in, so we brought that to our shower. I also bought some nice paper for someone (with nice handwriting to write down what each guest gave as a gift, that way I could slide it into our son's baby book.

M.