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Some nice chocolates if you can find them quickly. Is there a local candy shop in your area? I would bring flowers if we didn't have a nice chocolate shop.
Definitely bring something. Flowers like others said are always nice. It depends on how well I know the hosts, but I like to bring something locally made, like honey, local chocolates, small batch hot sauces, handmade candles...(again, depends on how well I know the hosts, what they like)
Bringing lemons from our lemon tree always gets the best reception though!
I think this is too late to answer to this specific OP, but I think etiquette in general states if you intend to reciprocate the invitation, and the hostess says don't bring anything, don't bring anything.
If it's very unlikely that you'll reciprocate, then yes, you need to bring something.
If the hostess says don't bring anything - don't. She's referring to bringing a side dish.
A hostess gift is something else. It's proper to bring a hostess gift. I usually bring flowers (in a vase) or a small plant grouping in a nice decorative container.
It depends on the person, may bring a dessert wine or chocolates make sure the hostess knows it's just for them later so they don't feel obligated to open the dessert wine or chocolates.
If the hostess says don't bring anything - don't. She's referring to bringing a side dish.
A hostess gift is something else. It's proper to bring a hostess gift. I usually bring flowers (in a vase) or a small plant grouping in a nice decorative container.
It depends on the person, may bring a dessert wine or chocolates make sure the hostess knows it's just for them later so they don't feel obligated to open the dessert wine or chocolates.
Right. Never ever show up empty-handed when invited to a dinner at someone's house. Even if you bring wine, it isn't supposed to be for the meal the host is serving, because part of planning a meal is to decide what wine to serve and that is the host's job, not yours. Flowers or some sort of potted plant would be a nice gesture.
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