No, just the gift of your presence. I never take a gift unless it's a personal celebration party or it's an intimate gathering in their home. We were invited to a big party yesterday, open house, No gift.

I would bring a box of chocolates- something from TJ's with a bow would be fine for me.

I would as well, if it was at their home, but since it's at a restaurant, I wouldn't want to inconvenience them with something they have to look out for, and then carry home.

Maybe treat a round of drinks?

Carol, this family does things in a big way. Drinks will be included. How about if we sent flowers to their home thanking them for a good time?

No host gift. It would just be a burden at an event outside their house. I wouldn't even bring a host gift to a large party given at their house. Send a thank you note/text. Enjoy!

No gift. A thank you note written and mailed after.

Nope. I've gotten to the point where I think host/hostess gifts are overdone. Having said that, did I bring a gift to the last party we attended? Yep. I'm trying to get away from it though. I certainly don't expect my guests to bring gifts and, quite frankly, would prefer they didn't.

Thanks, a thank you note it is!

A small gift is a thoughtful gesture and a sign of appreciation. A thank you note after the event is also appropriate, IMO.

Bring some party favors! Poppers, confetti, noisemakers! Just fun stuff, it's a party! Then send flowers or a note after.

So did you? HOw many did?