HOLIDAYS
HOLIDAYS
Giving the hostess a gift is important to show how much you appreciate all their hard work preparing the party and how much you appreciate them.
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- A dinner party that requires hard work on the part of the host definitely deserves a nice gift (under $30).
- If the party is large and formal and you don't know the host or hostess well, you shouldn't bring a gift.
- For a potluck dinner, the food you've brought is enough. Don't worry about a gift.
- A more informal event such as a brunch or a cocktail party doesn't usually mandate a gift for the host.
- Always bring a gift if you're staying at the host's home overnight. The longer your stay, the more expensive and elaborate the gift should be.
- For a lovely brunch or cocktail party, you should plan on sending a thank-you note or calling the host to thank him or her the following day.
- Make sure to let them know that their efforts are appreciated and you had a good time.
- You can find a variety of beautiful personalized thank-you cards at Tiny Prints.
- If you did bring a gift, a thank-you note is not required. Simply thank the host or hostess at the end of the party.
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