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TexasX
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 Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 2:14 pm Post subject: Is there a non-tacky way to suggests gifts be given at a housewarming party? |
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| My finace and I are moving into a new house and are excited to have a housewarming party. This is our first time living together and our first time in the non-rental world. With all the expenses that come with moving and buying a house, we're not going to have a lot of extra money to get some household items we need. We'd like to register for a few gifts, but it seems like such a tacky thing to do. Any suggestions on how to word an invitation or kindly suggest a gift? |
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chanray
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| Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 2:19 pm Post subject: |
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| Standard etiquette is to mention where you are registered in the invitation. That is all the hint most people need. |
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tiedyelime81
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| Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 2:22 pm Post subject: |
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| it is tacky to expect gifts. if they are your friends, they will bring gifts since it is a housewarming. if you feel the need to advertise that you want gift, if small print on the bottom of the invitation you can put where you have registered. |
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daeve930
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| Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 2:23 pm Post subject: |
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| There's no way to ask someone for a gift that isn't tacky. Mentioning gifts in any way, shape or form is rude and presumptuous. You're having a house warming. People may bring a gift, but they aren't obligated to do so. If you tell them where you've registered, you're telling them that not only do you EXPECT a gift, but this is what you want! Always poor taste. |
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teresathegreat
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| Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 2:30 pm Post subject: |
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| There is no tactful way to ask for gifts. Gifts are always optional, not a requirement. You may go ahead and register, and WHEN and IF anyone asks if you are registered or if you need any housewarming items, THEN you may direct them to your registry.If you have a very close friend or family member that you know wouldn't be offended, you can mention to them that you have registered at a certain store, and they can inform anyone who asks about giving you a housewarming gift.You can also drop a hint in conversation that "oh we're so excited about the new house, unfortunately right now we don't have the spare cash to get a few household items from Ikea/Target/Home Depot/etc we really need." |
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Dizzy_Lizzy
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| Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 2:38 pm Post subject: |
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| No, you can’t ask for gifts. You can set up a gift registry though in the event that someone does ask if there’s anything you want. I might even suggest you go ahead and make it a wedding registry. You used the word “finance” so I have to believe a wedding is in your future. If you set up your registry now, it’s ready when you set a firm date (if you haven’t already).I’ve been married about a year and a half and registered close to a year before my wedding. My registries are still online, and most of the items I registered for 2.5 years ago are still available. |
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Rebecca W
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| Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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| No, there is no non-tacky way of saying "give me a present!" With a housewarming party, small gifts (bottles of wine, candles, etc) are often given, but don't expect much else. People save the important stuff for wedding presents. |
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nikita
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| Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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| Other than weddings, registries are not appropriate. Non-tacky way to invite is not to mention the word "gift". 1-get married2-invite with registry3-move in to new home. Putting the cart before the horse? no no. |
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