Post by UMaineTeach on Feb 24, 2023 15:08:43 GMT -5
I’m having trouble picturing a case of champagne being needed for a baby shower.
I’m thinking it’s a 2 hour party, not an all afternoon situation.
This is like the pizza calculating for kids parties. Yes, on my own I can eat 4 slices. In “public” I’m not going all in and I’m going to feel awkward getting the second slice.
I’m always trying to play my eating and drinking off of the evolving group norms to not come off as greedy or out of sync.
But, maybe your 25 friends are more fun than mine and everyone will be relaxed and comfortable with each other.
I don’t see 6 bottles lasting long at a shower. These won’t be restaurant pours, it will be 99% booze and a dash of OJ. I think there are technically 7 glasses in a bottle.
If you live in a place where Costco sells alcohol, I love their prosecco and it's cheap - like $8-9 a bottle. It's perfect for mimosas.
The amount really depends on whether or not you have heavy drinkers. You could probably do 3 bottles of prosecco if people are unlikely to have more than 1 - champagne glasses aren't very big so you aren't really consuming a ton per drink. If you have heavier drinkers, I'd probably plan on 1/3-1/2 a bottle per person depending on the length of the event.
We do have Costco and I need to go this weekend. Is it the Kirkland brand?
I’m having trouble picturing a case of champagne being needed for a baby shower.
I’m thinking it’s a 2 hour party, not an all afternoon situation.
This is like the pizza calculating for kids parties. Yes, on my own I can eat 4 slices. In “public” I’m not going all in and I’m going to feel awkward getting the second slice.
I’m always trying to play my eating and drinking off of the evolving group norms to not come off as greedy or out of sync.
But, maybe your 25 friends are more fun than mine and everyone will be relaxed and comfortable with each other.
This is what I was thinking. I'm perfectly capable of knocking back a whole bottle of prosecco on my own on a holiday at home or maybe a long brunch with girlfriends, but in a room full of my aunts and grandmother and pregnant sister, I'm not likely to go all out like that. Most of my family would have 1-2 mimosas at a 2 hour daytime event, with a few of us having 3-4. If it was friends only, we'd need a lot more but even then I don't think most people are going to drink a half bottle in a couple of hours mid-day when they have to drive home afterward. Totally depends on your crowd and the specific circumstances though!
I’m having trouble picturing a case of champagne being needed for a baby shower.
I’m thinking it’s a 2 hour party, not an all afternoon situation.
This is like the pizza calculating for kids parties. Yes, on my own I can eat 4 slices. In “public” I’m not going all in and I’m going to feel awkward getting the second slice.
I’m always trying to play my eating and drinking off of the evolving group norms to not come off as greedy or out of sync.
But, maybe your 25 friends are more fun than mine and everyone will be relaxed and comfortable with each other.
I’m having trouble picturing a case of champagne being needed for a baby shower.
I’m thinking it’s a 2 hour party, not an all afternoon situation.
This is like the pizza calculating for kids parties. Yes, on my own I can eat 4 slices. In “public” I’m not going all in and I’m going to feel awkward getting the second slice.
I’m always trying to play my eating and drinking off of the evolving group norms to not come off as greedy or out of sync.
But, maybe your 25 friends are more fun than mine and everyone will be relaxed and comfortable with each other.
🤷🏼♀️ regional? Different for different groups? I’ve never felt shy to get more mimosas. It’s very much the norm here at baby showers. I hope friends are relaxed around each other!
Ok douche, go ahead and call it mud. My husband DID have halitosis. We addressed it after I talked to you girls on here and guess what? Years later, no problem. Mofongo, you're a cunt. Eat shit. ~anonnamus
I’m having trouble picturing a case of champagne being needed for a baby shower.
I’m thinking it’s a 2 hour party, not an all afternoon situation.
This is like the pizza calculating for kids parties. Yes, on my own I can eat 4 slices. In “public” I’m not going all in and I’m going to feel awkward getting the second slice.
I’m always trying to play my eating and drinking off of the evolving group norms to not come off as greedy or out of sync.
But, maybe your 25 friends are more fun than mine and everyone will be relaxed and comfortable with each other.
And the guest of honor cannot even enjoy it!
She specifically asked that we have alcohol. She said “if everyone has to sit through a baby shower, they might as well get a drink out of it!” My sister is the best
As someone who doesn't like sweet drinks this was going to be my recommendation. I'm not a huge fan of orange juice mimosas but I LOVE them made with grapefruit.
How are people getting home from this shower? If most will drive, I would plan for less alcohol than if most will walk, ride together, Uber, public transport, whatever.
A half bottle of wine is fine for a non driver, but your driving guests are likely to drink less.
Wow, I can't imagine needing a case of sparkling for a baby shower. I was on the 5-6 bottle train and you would probably have some left over. I guess it really does depend on the crowd.
I would definitely get more than one bottle of OJ.
Ok douche, go ahead and call it mud. My husband DID have halitosis. We addressed it after I talked to you girls on here and guess what? Years later, no problem. Mofongo, you're a cunt. Eat shit. ~anonnamus
Ok douche, go ahead and call it mud. My husband DID have halitosis. We addressed it after I talked to you girls on here and guess what? Years later, no problem. Mofongo, you're a cunt. Eat shit. ~anonnamus
Ok douche, go ahead and call it mud. My husband DID have halitosis. We addressed it after I talked to you girls on here and guess what? Years later, no problem. Mofongo, you're a cunt. Eat shit. ~anonnamus
Post by icedcoffee on Feb 25, 2023 16:39:54 GMT -5
It’s so hard to tell if an event will be a 5 bottle type or a 12 bottle type so I think you’re smart to get a case, but I still predict you’ll only need 5. Please report back. LOL
Personally cheap champagne makes me feel like butthole later so while I’d happily throw back a few gin and tonics at a dinner event I’d probably only have 1-2 mimosas at a shower.
It’s so hard to tell if an event will be a 5 bottle type or a 12 bottle type so I think you’re smart to get a case, but I still predict you’ll only need 5. Please report back. LOL
Personally cheap champagne makes me feel like butthole later so while I’d happily throw back a few gin and tonics at a dinner event I’d probably only have 1-2 mimosas at a shower.
I know. I can see us going through only a few, or all 12. I went to Costco today and bought 12. I'll report back after the shower next weekend!
How do people get home from any party where alcohol is served? Fuck's sake, Karen.
Honestly, I think way too many people think they are fine to drive when they aren't.
I'm actually assuming most make good decisions, so I'd plan that into my bottle count.
I kept way more champagne per person on hand for brunch in NYC or a current neighborhood/local get together (I'd get at least a case for 24 people) than for something where most people will drive themselves here from SF or the east bay (8 bottles is probably enough). The baby showers I've been to lately were an hour or further away.
I serve good drinks, but not "let's spring for a cross bridge Uber" quality.
All you city dwellers forget how easy you have it. Lol.
Team at least a case. My friends and I carpool to these type of events, and seeing how we are all adults, plan accordingly related to the driver’s alcohol consumption (honestly, last few years, one or more of us has been pregnant, so it’s been easy).
Post by dancingirl21 on Mar 3, 2023 17:13:36 GMT -5
UPDATE:
We were supposed to leave this morning - it’s a 4 hour drive and the shower is at 11am tomorrow. I woke up with horrible stomach cramps, and TMI, need to be near a bathroom. I’m now running a fever. So. We aren’t going. Obviously I can’t risk everyone, but especially my pregnant sister, getting sick. I’m so sad.
My mom is getting stuff for Mimosas but said she’s getting 6 bottles and calling it good. She’s in the middle of hosting family right now and is picking up the slack of everything I had prepared. This sucks.
My sister lives in Charleston and we are in the Midwest, so this was my last chance to see her until baby.
Ok douche, go ahead and call it mud. My husband DID have halitosis. We addressed it after I talked to you girls on here and guess what? Years later, no problem. Mofongo, you're a cunt. Eat shit. ~anonnamus
Post by litskispeciality on Mar 3, 2023 17:40:46 GMT -5
Thank you for the update. I'm so sorry you're sick. That sucks so bad all around. Wishing you a really fast recovery, and a great shower for your sister. (((HuGS)))