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preguntona
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 Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 3:47 pm Post subject: How many weeks in advance is a GOOD time to send out Baby Shower invitations?Is it OK to have a gift registry? |
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| Is it ok to send them one month in advance?and what about the gift registry you think is a good idea? I don't feel very comfortable doing it I feel like asking "oh! I want this, give me, give me"The girls from my job say its a good idea, but some other people that I know are not use to do that,What you think? |
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TotalRecipeHound
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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| 6-7 weeks is ideal. Yes, do a gift registry. Most people around here use Target and Babies R Us, but where my bf's family lives, they use Walmart or some online places. I can't imagine anybody in the US being unfamiliar with a wedding or baby gift registry.Keep in mind that some people, like me, may not use the gift registry. I give afghans to everybody and others buy cute baby clothing. |
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khjg
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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| Use a gift registry. That way more than 1 person wont buy the same thing. When my friend had her baby, I got something off her gift registry and a cute outfit that wasnt on there and the gift receipts. |
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fhdearman
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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| Send invitations out about 2-3 weeks before the shower. As far as the registry, I don't see anything wrong with it. I did it and I did not have to return one thing! I really think the registry makes it easier for guest. |
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chickeedoodle
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 4:01 pm Post subject: |
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| 4 weeks is a pretty normal time frame for sending out party invites.As far as registering - some people like to buy off a list, knowing they are getting you something you want. Other people like to do it themselves, being creative, giving you things they liked/needed/wanted. If you do register, try to pick things in all different price ranges, so people don't feel like they have to get you a really expensive gift.Etiquette-wise you should not include your registry information with the invitations; if people want that information they will ask, and then you can give them the info. Have fun!! |
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mystic_eye_cda
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Usually the rule is 4 weeks for in town guests, 6 weeks for out of town guests. Though you know how busy your friends are.A gift registry isn't "give me, give me" its to help people who don't know what to get you! And to make sure you don't things you don't want or multiples of things. However people are always free to buy things not on the list. |
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diapercakesbybecca
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| Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 1:55 am Post subject: |
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| Definately have a registry and send those invites out at least a month ahead of time...especially this time of year (summer plans, and all of that).What I would do is let people know where you are registered but DON'T include that in the invite. Instead let the key people know and then they can tell the guests where you are registered if the invitees call and inquire. This is what etiquette says to do and it will probably make you more comfortable than including that slip of paper with your registry information.Not everyone will buy off of the registry and this is true even if you DO include the slip of paper. |
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