The Hostess Gift

When invited to attend events as a guest of another Chapter, Bethel or Assembly it is nice to bring the hostess a small token of your thanks.  We at Sweetheart Social feel strongly that it's best to present a small, personal gift to your hostess as you arrive.  Presentations within meeting can be long and drawn out leaving attendees not involved in the exchange feeling uncomfortable. Be sure to keep gifts simple and under $20.

It is customary in some jurisdictions for presentations of elaborate gifts to be given from one organization to another at the end of significant business. If a gift of this sort is being presented from the organization you are representing, it is unnecessary to go to the additional expense of a personal gift. 

What to Give
Books or Bookmarks, CDs, personal organizers, fruit baskets, candles, picture frames, small floral arrangements, boxes of chocolate or other favorite treats are always a lovely way to recognize your hostess.  It's best to keep the gift simple and relatively inexpensive.

Overnight stay in a Private Home
When using someone's home to stay in a gift is mandatory. The longer the stay, the more expensive or elaborate the gift should be.  For example, for a weekend stay, you may decide to send flowers or bring a basket of fruit and muffins.  If you’ve stayed for three nights or more, a gift certificate to the hostess’s favorite spa or restaurant would be appropriate. 

Should you send something if you're not attending?
There’s no need to send a gift to a host or hostess if you’re not attending the event.

Adapted from Emily Post 
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