It is in poor taste to have a bridal shower at the home of the bride's mother. The bride's aunts or friends host showers.
Yes, it's absolutely proper for the groom's aunt (and/or the bride's aunt, also) to host a bridal shower. The main ones who shouldn't host bridal showers are the parents and grandparents of the bride and groom.
Traditionally, the maid of honor throws the bridal shower for the bride to be. But since it is a gift giving event, some may concider it improper to have a family member host the shower. In that case, a close friend of the bride may host the shower instead. The shower is normally held about one to two months before the wedding is to take place.
I know you're doing a lot, but you do need to give a wedding gift.
Yes, it is completely appropriate for a mothers friend to host a bridal shower. Bridal showers are not to be hosted by a mother, sister, or other immediate family member of the couple due to it looking as though they are asking for gifts.
* No, the host is giving the wedding shower for the bride and the bride is the only one that should receive a gift. If you are the bride and feel you want to give them something then send flowers or send a thank you card to show your appreciation.
Yes, they can.
Maid Of Honour
Generally the Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids get together and have a Bridal Shower or, the mother of the bride may have one as well. Whomever has the bridal shower pays for it and they have the right to ask guests that they know to contribute some of the food if they so wish.
The word host is both a noun and a verb; for example: Noun: The host provided each guest with a small gift. Verb: My sister will host the bridal shower at her house.
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To host a bridal shower you will need food, gifts, games, decorations, and additional seating. The bride-to-be will most likely want pictures from the event so having a camera handy is important, and you will need a pen and paper to keep track of all the gifts that the guests bring so thank you cards can be sent out later.