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My sister is getting married in May and the shower is this weekend.  I'm wondering - my mom and I are paying for the shower, and it is being "hosted" by four of her friends that share a group house.  They have done a lot of the planning, shopping, and prep work for the shower, which I am very grateful for. 

It seems that often the bride gives the hostesses a hostess gift, but I wonder in this situation is it more appropriate for the gift to come from my mom and myself, or is it still my sister's job?  

My opinion is that it's still the bride's job to get the hostess a gift.  In this situation, I think she should be thanking you, your mom, and all 4 friends for working together to throw her a shower.

Completely understand that you are grateful to her friends for doing a lot of the work.  Maybe you can also write all of them a note of gratitude with s small token of appreciation.  Everyone likes to be acknowledged.

Sounds like your sister is one lucky bride to have such great friends & family that are enthusiastic about her shower and wedding.  That's how it's supposed to be, but is not always the case.