If you know them well, and they enjoy sharing things, why not. If they are not close or are competitive in their relationship, probably better not .
The person(s) throwing the shower should be picking up the tab.
Certainly a grandmother or any other relative can give a baby shower as this gives you a chance to ask relatives as well as some of her own friends if there has been no baby shower previously for her (with her own friends.)
One can purchase all the supplies needed for a baby shower party from websites such as Party Delights UK, Baby Shower Host UK and Best Baby Shower UK. One can also purchase them from Party Packs UK website.
Baby shower supplies can be found at any local party store depending on your area location. Websites, Babyshowerstuff.com , abcfavors.com , ezopartycity.com , partycity.com.
If it says 'Regrets Only' then you only RSVP if you can't go. So if you can go you are not required to tell the host anything.
Phone the person that is having the baby shower and let them know that you are sorry, but you cannot attend. Generally the host of the baby shower will accept that answer and seldom ask why. It is proper etiquette to let the person know that you won't be attending. A nice note to the mother to be be would be nice and apologize for missing the grand event.
By starting with such things as cowboy plates and invitations that can be bought from http://www.zazzle.com/cowboy+baby+invitations, hosting a successful shower can begin with decorating with quality decorations and customizable party favors and invitations.
Visit http://www.pelhamhotel.co.uk/meetings_events.aspx to reserve a room at The Pelham, a Kensington Hotel in England. They rent out party rooms and provide teas for a lovely UK baby shower!
Not really. You could have shower games with little prizes .If you are trying to save money you can pick up nice little things at the dollar store. There are cheap alternatives to baby shower favors, such as making them yourself. I have several ideas posted on an Ehow, http://www.ehow.com/how_5236446_make-creative-baby-shower-favors.html There are plenty of creative ways to make favors, that won't cost you, the host, a fortune!
Maid Of Honour
Yes, they can.
yes you should Answer In terms of etiquette and manners: absolutely not. A shower is thrown by friends and family on a volunteer basis. If you work, someone may plan a surprise shower, but you should not and cannot initiate it. Babies are small for a short time--buy what you can and then make do. Out of all the choices, buying diapers on sale and getting a decent stroller and carseat should be your priority. Check out thrift stores for strollers and carseats. Believe me, you'll want the money later when the child is into daycare, sports and other activities. He or she won't miss the fancy stuff you want.