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Here and There
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 Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:28 am Post subject: |
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| Unfort. it is tacky to write it out on the invitations. The best way to let people know is by word of mouth- so tell her friends and family so they can spread the word! |
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tineyfiney
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| Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:28 am Post subject: |
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| I wouldn't ever put something like that on the bridal shower invite. I'm wouldn't even go to the shower if I was expected to get the bride a gift certificate to the Gap or some restaurant. And I would think less of both of you.Talk to the bride and ask her what her favorite HOME stores are. Even if she has everything she "needs" maybe there are a few items that she wants or will want for her home in the future. Maybe they are planning to remodel? On the invitations you could put that the bride would like gift cards to Home Depot.If the Home Depot/Home store gift card idea is not an option, I suggest you not have a shower at all. If you throw one that looks like a money grab then you can expect a very low turnout and some hurt feelings. |
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fizzy stuff
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| Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:31 am Post subject: |
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| The point of a bridal shower is to give gifts to help set up house, and opening the gifts is the main event. I feel that opening envelopes and gift cards will be quite boring for the guests and they may feel they are being taken advantage of. If she doesnt want gifts, I dont think there should be a shower at all. It is never ok to suggest gifts in an invitation. |
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Holly
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| Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:37 am Post subject: |
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| While traditional etiquette is always correct, sometimes it just doesn't work. I think that nataliexoxo had an excellent response for wording on the shower invitations. And I guess it will be hard to ooh and aah over gift cards, but really----how much oohing and aahhing can you do over dish towels and oven mits? When one really doesn't need anything, I would appreciate being informed about what I could bring---knowing that it would be used instead of returned. I agree that money is hard to ask for, but gift cards are ideal and I wouldn't see a problem with it.Don't let anyone beat you up for asking this meaningful question. Maybe this won't be a traditional shower for a bride who owns nothing but her clothing. But it will be a celebration and party for the bride-to-be and the women in her life to wish her well. |
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SweetiePie
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| Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:41 am Post subject: |
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| If she doesn't need anything she shouldn't have a traditional shower. I would say if she really has her heart set on having one then it should be a girls gathering with food, drinks and games. The invite should say NO GIFTS EXPECTED.If she doesn't have a registry then that should let people know she doesn't want anything in particular anyway. |
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SCOTT & ELLIE W
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| Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:20 am Post subject: |
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| You can't...LOLDon't register at any store and remind the guests that they should put gift receipts in with the gifts.The takiest thing is to beg for money at a wedding...no matter the reason!Scott in NY - people give strange gifts anyhow...no matter what you tell them |
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winter_spice78
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| Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:31 am Post subject: |
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| There is no tactful way to ask for money. |
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