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It depends on a bunch of different things, but the location usually dictates the costs involved - followed by who is providing the food (catered or not).
I've been to tea house showers where it runs about 40-ish per person. If you do it at someone's home and supply the food, it's considerably less.
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I threw a baby shower this weekend where I provided all the food and drinks for about 18 people, and including decor, it ran me about $350.
Thanks! To be more specific, none of the bridesmaids who in live in town have the space to host it at home, so we would be looking at afternoon tea, or a function room, or something like that. Is $20 per head reasonable??
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Most pricing I've seen for a high-tea type thing is a little higher. I'm pretty sure the hotel (in Michigan) where my sister and godmother threw mine runs $55 for afternoon tea (not sure what kind of group discount they offer). Other places I've seen afternoon tea pricing are similar ($40+). It might depend on how formal of an event you want...but a set tea I think is generally pricier than $20. Keep in mind that $20/head means a menu price of $16/head + 5% MA tax (<$1) and 20% gratuity ($3). Have you considered something like a park where you can bring your own food/decorations? That might be a nice way to stay on budget...b/c as PP said, if you provide food and decor you can go much, much cheaper and still have an event that looks great!
both of my showers were thrown by my aunts who made all the food and did the decor themselves. If I had to guess for eating utensils, decor, etc., none of the showers were more than $100-$150 for 20 and 30 people.
Obviously if you hold it at a restaurant, or have it catered the price jumps significantly!
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Hey ladies, just wondering what your thoughts are on how much a bridal shower should cost. What would be a ballpark number for an afternoon shower, 20 guests, in Boston? Thanks!