Q: My sister and I are both pregnant for the first time. Since our due dates are only one and a half months apart, we’d like to combine our baby showers if that’s appropriate. If so, should we draw up separate invitation lists? And how do we word the invitations so guests will know it’s a double shower, but they’re expected to bring a gift for only one of us?
A: A double shower would be perfectly appropriate – and could be a lot of fun. Since a baby shower is supposed to be an intimate gathering of friends and relatives, though, I’d try not to let the celebration become too huge a bash. You and your sister should each make up your own invitation lists (of equal length) for the host or cohosts. It might be a good idea for only one of you to be mentioned as honoree on each invitation. Then, when each guest calls to RSVP, the host can say that the party is a double shower but the guest need bring only one gift – for the sister named on her invitation.
Some guests who know both of you may insist on bringing two gifts anyway. They should be asked to give the extra gift either before or after the shower so the other guests won’t feel embarrassed.
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