Bridal & Baby shower gifts
07-17-2011, 10:47 AM
#71
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I went to a baby shower last Sunday afternoon. The time was 2 to 4. She opened your gifts as you came in and stacked them up in a pile. She also asked for diapers (pampers) from each invitee, and your name was put in for a doorprize. Had great food. Talked to a few people and then went home.
07-17-2011, 10:53 AM
#72
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The last wedding I attended, I gave the couple a gift card only because they both knew I had been very ill and was still recovering and did not have the energy to go shopping. Otherwise I would have bought a gift. If you do not know the couple well, say you are sorry, but other plans prevent you from attending the shower. No attendence, no gift, no guilt.
07-17-2011, 12:00 PM
#73
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I think it's extremely rude to ask specifically for anything. You are being invited to a shower and it's up to you what you give. It is also rude to have the guest address their own thank you card envelope at the shower. These people need to remember that you are a GUEST at the shower. If I can spend the time and the money to buy or hand make something for the bride or mother to be, she can find my address and send me the card.
07-17-2011, 12:12 PM
#74
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Location: Wyoming
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I think it is tacky there are to many invitations anymore only looking for gifts or money I have gotten invitations did not even know who they were from then talking to my sister-in-law found out it was some distant relative it did go in the garbage so many people you never hear from until they want something I ignore them unles someone I really know
07-17-2011, 12:35 PM
#75
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I would just make a 'gift card' of my own stating what the gift is. (a free night babysitting, a baby quilt for the first child, a quilting lesson, etc.) No one can say you have to 'buy' the gift card. IMHO.
07-17-2011, 01:04 PM
#77
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Originally Posted by RobertaMarie
Why not send a "gift card" from you, for a personal gift of a quilt or whatever you want to make for her. She can redeem it (or not).... I think gifts are just that~~ Gifts. The other is like asking for a "free will donation" of a specific amount. Sort of tacky in my opinion. I may be old and grouchy about this, but at my age, I do not allow others to dictate to me what I can give (or not)... Let your inner voice be your guide. Be happy. :)
07-17-2011, 02:08 PM
#78
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Originally Posted by laceybritt
I know times are changing BUT I have received an invitation to a bridal shower that states gift cards only and from 1 to 3. The same with a baby shower invitation. IMO this is extremely tacky and makes me feel like I should just drop off the gift card and leave. I barely know the parents of the couples! I was told this is how they are 'throwing' the showers now. Is this going on in your town also?????? Am I just being too old fashioned to think the choice of gift is mine to make??? I can understand a theme or 'we are registered at' but just all gift cards only?????
07-17-2011, 02:18 PM
#79
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Location: SW Ohio
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I was invited to one like that for a co worker. I was kind of shocked, but chalked it to the fact they were young and probably didn't know any better. But now I see it may be a growing trend. Not sure I like it!
07-17-2011, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by laceybritt
I know times are changing BUT I have received an invitation to a bridal shower that states gift cards only and from 1 to 3. The same with a baby shower invitation. IMO this is extremely tacky and makes me feel like I should just drop off the gift card and leave. I barely know the parents of the couples! I was told this is how they are 'throwing' the showers now. Is this going on in your town also?????? Am I just being too old fashioned to think the choice of gift is mine to make??? I can understand a theme or 'we are registered at' but just all gift cards only?????
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