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sexynyredneck
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 Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:08 pm Post subject: I Need Help Wording My Baby Shower Invitations..? |
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| I am having a baby shower but all of my in-laws live out of state. I want to be sure that I include everyone so that no one's feelings get hurt. I would like to include a note including the stores I am registered at. I would also like to add that gifts may be purchased online or a gift card may be purchased but I don't know how to word it so that it doesn't sound tacky. Any suggestions???I am the pregnant one.. My mom is hosting but I'm helping with the invites...My hand writing is neat... This has been done before. I don't need criticism, just help wording... I will look elsewhere because I find most of the answers given to be very rude. |
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lillilou
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| Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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| hmm, a little confused. Are you putting this list together for the host. Its not great etiquette, but seen it as typical for the host to write the stores where registered on the invites.You can also register for gcs, so I wouldnt spell that out. I would think most know that what you can find at target you can also at target.com or spread that by word of mouth. |
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onlylove41
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| Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:13 pm Post subject: |
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| is this shower for yourself??? if so that is super tacky. you don't invite people to come and buy you stuff. |
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__XXX___
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| Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:13 pm Post subject: |
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| You shouldnt be writing your own baby shower invitations... Whoever is throwing the shower should do it for you. That was when they write it, its coming from them so they can say:She is registered at blah blah blah |
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zuckie44
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| Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:15 pm Post subject: |
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| When I made my registry at Babies R Us, they give me cards that had my name and the registry number on it. They were put in the invitations so the guests could either go to the store or look online at what was on my registry. There are some stores where you can scan gift cards onto your registry so people can see that you'd like them as well. This way, people will know where you registered and what you want without you mentioning it. |
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justme
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| Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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| how do you mean all - your mother and father in law only? start with'dear all'' we would be honored to have you at baby shower to be held for redneck baby (this is your avatar no?) at ---------- place at----------- time.if you intend to buy any gifts we thank you and would appreciate it if you would consider any of the following shops -------------This last part i would put on a separate sheet, in all honesty it is not ideal to mention gift in this - it is not the best but it is your thinggood luck with the baby |
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lisa
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| Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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We dont go in for baby showers as much in the UK but I would say something along the lines of........dear.......We're having a baby shower ............IF you would like to send a gift or gift card please look at........ or feel free to buy online Thank you so much i look forward to your reply.If you say "we're having" it covers yourself & your mom so there's none of this omg she's hosting her own b/sby saying "IF you would like" you are give them the choice of what they would like to do without sounding tacky, or making it sound like they have to do anything but you are still able to list your choices in a nice way!!!!!!I hope that helps! had similar kind of issues with the gift list when i got married!! |
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SAHM2TWO!
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| Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Hi and congrats on your pregnancy!First of all - don't get down about the comments that people have made here. When you put yourself out there in the form of a question, you're bound to get people who say EXACTLY what they think - even if it comes across as rude.Secondly - it is NOT tacky or wrong of you to be helping with the invitations. YES, a shower is given to you but there is nothing wrong with helping with it. Ask anyone you know who has had any type of bridal/baby shower, and they will tell you that they helped plan it! In fact - I created my own invites (I have extensive graphic design experience from previous work history).You say that you want to include everyone so as not to hurt anyone's feelings - not sure what you mean by that one. As for me, I created my bridal shower invites to say: "Please join us for a bridal shower in honor of (me), bride-to-be of (my husband)" because I didn't want to leave him out (and his extended family, many of whom I had never met, would know who I was).Why not word yours the same way? "Please join us for a baby shower in honor of (you and your husband)" Including your in-laws in any other way (you are including their son on the invite) seems inappropriate, unless they are helping to give you the shower. In that case, you could add (farther down): "Given with love by (your mom and your mother-in-law).Nowadays, MANY people state where they are registered. Perhaps it wasn't proper etiquette several years ago, but it is a very popular thing to do now. Guests WANT to know where to shop for you and what you need/want. Politely state "(you) is registered at (store)." As for gift cards, do not mention that on the invite itself - you can register for gift cards and your guests will see that on your registry. Also, your guests will know that gifts can be purchased online - you don't need to remind them of that.I really hope this helps! I know it was long...........but I had a lot to say. GOOD LUCK with your pregnancy and best wishes for a pain-free labor and smooth delivery! AND HAVE FUN AT YOUR SHOWER! |
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Jo
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| Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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| When we registered for our baby shower, every where we registered gave us cards to put in the shower invitations. It states on the cards if they can do online purchases. I also noticed that when i check on the list online they automatically put gift cards on the list. Don't stress some people are just naturally rude. I helped with my shower and a good friend of mine helped with hers. How else are all your friends and in laws going to get the info if your not there to help. Good luck and congrats on your new baby. |
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