Bridal & Baby shower gifts
#32
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Originally Posted by sandilee
My BGF daughter is getting married and instead of gifts, they want the quests to donate money for a vacation package to Hawaii or where ever they can go!
I think this is totally rude!
I think this is totally rude!
#34
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I really think this is tacky. Next thing will be a request for a gift card in the amount of ____ or Not Less than ____.
I would make them a gift card, maybe something like this. 'This Gift Card good for one quilt. Colors of your choice.' Or 'This Gift Card good for one evening of Baby Sitting'.
I would make them a gift card, maybe something like this. 'This Gift Card good for one quilt. Colors of your choice.' Or 'This Gift Card good for one evening of Baby Sitting'.
#35
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I still go with a gift is what I want to give. If it was me I would ignore the ivite and file it in the trash. I think it is very tacty to tell you what to give as a gift. if you had asked maybe for suggestions and they said a gift card then that would be more acceptable. only my opinion.
#36
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NancyG said it well --- sometimes gift cards are a good choice, as in the previously-mentioned couple that bought a fixer-upper. But, I am sure they would enjoy a handmade touch for their new home to treasure for years to come. Its nice to give people an idea of what you would like/need, but it should ultimately be up to the giver to decide what they will do, if anything.
Not sure what's been happening lately, but its a trend that I don't like. Two of my nephews look at me as a source of income. Well, after two years of no "thank yous" I have stopped sending anything. Wonder if they'll get the hint?
Not sure what's been happening lately, but its a trend that I don't like. Two of my nephews look at me as a source of income. Well, after two years of no "thank yous" I have stopped sending anything. Wonder if they'll get the hint?
#37
Originally Posted by GGinMcKinney
The thank you cards are another issue. I read where a bride to be wanted to write one thank you card and pass it around at the shower. Yes, the attendees heard about it in advance. I would not attend that shower for sure!
#38
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Originally Posted by 3699quilter
Originally Posted by GGinMcKinney
The thank you cards are another issue. I read where a bride to be wanted to write one thank you card and pass it around at the shower. Yes, the attendees heard about it in advance. I would not attend that shower for sure!
#39
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Location: Alturas, CA
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If you barely know the parents of the bride, why would they send invitations and such tacky requests also. I wouldn't bother giving anything, it's not like she's your best friend and there's no law that says that you HAVE to give a gift.
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