I am throwing a shower for my BIL. He has no sisters on his side, so I've decided to throw a shower for the grooms side. My question is, my MIL's friend is making the cake pops. Does she need to go on the invitation as host?
No, someone who provides favors is not a host. It would be lovely if at the shower, you make a brief announcement that "Sylvia" is to thank for the lovely treats.
No, if that's all she is doing, she doesn't need to be on the invitation. You can recognize her at the shower when you serve the cake pops.
No. If you are "in charge" of the whole party, then YOU are the host. You wouldn't put a bakery on the card as host if THEY were making a cake, right? Same principle.
Now, if the MIL friend is doing LOTS of other stuff, you might want to mention her on the card in some capacity.
Nope. She's donating a food item, nothing more, nothing less. That's nice, though. When you serve the cake, I'd just give her a public thank you at the shower: "And thank you to ________, who brought the cake pops. They look delicious!"
Sounds like MIL's friend is helping but you would be the host.
No. YOU are the host, and she is an invited guest. At the shower, you can acknowledge her wonderful cake pops and give her some attention. Same goes for anyone else who pitches in. You can do it all in a toast if you are having some "bubbly" or you can do it casually with individuals as it comes up. If you plan a toast to those who help, it might sound like you are fishing for someone to toast you for hosting it. So go easy on that. Have fun!
No. She is giving you a hand.
