You know by now that it's always good manners to show up to an event with a little trinket for the host in tow. But if you're feeling stumped about what to bring with you to the next summer get together that's on your calendar, we're here to provide you with a whole new list of ideas that are sure to be well received.
Below, expert party planners share 13 of their fave items to give as hostess gifts.
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Ellie Durbin, founder and planner at The Aisle Assistant, a wedding planner service, likes to present friends with whimsical cocktail napkins like the ones shown here.
«These cheeky cocktail napkins are so fun, it's impossible not to smile,» she says. Order a matching set or choose a few favorite designs and present your host with a customized mix of napkins, if you wish.
Mariah Grumet, founder of Old Soul Etiquette, agrees that cocktail napkins are always an excellent gift choice.
«I like the versatility of them, as you can choose between paper or linen depending on your budget and relationship with the host,» she comments.
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Rather than simply arriving at a party with a bottle of bubbly in hand, Lindsey Morgan, owner and creative director of Bello & Blue Events, makes an effort to take an additional step when it comes to presentation.
«If I find cute tea towels, I will buy several and use them to wrap hostess gifts,» she says. «This one is really cute and would be darling wrapped around a bottle of champagne and tied with a pretty bow!»
West Elm
As Elise Keen, owner of Keen Events, says, «anything related to cuisine is always a hit» when it comes to a hostess gift. In particular, wooden spoons are one of her go-to gifts.
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