Do You Ask to Be Paid for Pampered Chef Shower Supplies?

[PChefRenee]

I just have my first bridal shower and I am curious if you ask to be reimbursed for PC shower invitations, PC bridal apron or any other misc. expenses. I just don't know if I should tell them they can use the PC shower invitations I have, but it will be $X, or if they want the apron it will be another $X.

 

[tiffnkaysmom]

I have my first shower this Friday & I have paid for everything on my own and am not asking to be paid back. If I was doing a recipe I would probably have them provide the food.

 

[StacieB]

In the past I have had the Host buy the Apron if she wants it for the Bride. I take care of the invitations!

 

[cmdtrgd]

They aren't something you must do, so I wouldn't ask for them to pay. However, if I have enough time, I would do what Stacie does and offer to make it available for the cost of the apron. If I know the bride pretty well, I would make it my gift to them.

 

[wadesgirl]

I charge for the invites (it's something they would have to pay for anyway for a normal bridal shower) but give the apron as a gift.

 

[heat123]

I've only had 1 shower but it was my BFFs so I paid for the Apron, invites and paid for the food (as I was the co- host of the party anyways). If I do another one (non host or freind), I will probably just pay for 1 recipe as my gift and ask if the host wants to purchase the Apron for the bride as an option for her keepsake.

 

[straitfan]

In the past I have provided both the invitations and the apron. All of the showers I've done have been WELL WORTH the investment, and I can write it off at the end of the year.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I pay for invitations and apron - but for Wedding Showers I have them mail out the invitations themselves. I figure I am saving them money by giving them the invitations, and they would have to mail out invitations for any Bridal Shower they did.

They provide the ingredients and food - sometimes, I will make a Trifle ahead of time for the dessert.

 

[pamperedalf]

I have paid for both, all my showers have been well worth my time so I don't worry.

 

[sburnside]

I charge for the invites (it's something they would have to pay for anyway for a normal bridal shower) but give the apron as a gift.

I do the same. No one has ever complained about $5 for 25 invitations - That's usually cheaper than the store.

 

[jrstephens]

The one time I did one I did and I would in the future too. With any other shower they would spend a lot more on invitations then what ours is!

 

[cincychef]

I love doing showers, I pay for the invites and the apron. I used to say the apron was a gift from me with 15 or more guests, but that has never been a problem so I quit adding that. All of my showers have been worth the money too.