Who Should Host The Baby Shower

by Beth
(Norco, California)

Should I, as the mother in law, host a shower for my family and friends or should someone else in my family host it. I would pay but is it correct etiquette for the mother in law to host?

Our Answer:

Hi Beth,

Thank you for your baby shower etiquette question. Anyone but the mother-to-be is allowed to host a baby shower by etiquette rules. The only time (as the mother in law) that you would not be allowed to host the baby shower is if it was a grandma baby shower. At a grandma baby shower, the grandma(you) would be the guest of honor and close friends would help you get ready for visits from your grandchild.

But I am guessing this is a traditional baby shower that is being thrown for your daughter in law, in which it is perfectly acceptable for you to host.

I hope that answers your question. Good Luck with the baby shower!!