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Wow thank s for the idea cus I'm planning on doing a baby shower for my friend and I think with these ideas it will be fun!
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littlesis13
Apr 08, 2009
Also... it is called a "shower", meant to "shower" the parents-to-be with gifts... if someone cannot afford a gift, fine, but don't say that someone is soliciting gifts by including a registry because that's the point of a shower, to bring a gift! -
littlesis13
Apr 08, 2009
Also... it is called a "shower", meant to "shower" the parents-to-be with gifts... if someone cannot afford a gift, fine, but don't say that someone is soliciting gifts by including a registry because that's the point of a shower, to bring a gift!
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littlesis13
Apr 08, 2009
I do not agree that it is inappropriate to list the registry on the invite. It is very frustrating when you do not know what to get for someone. Instead of playing the guessing game you can go on the registry to choose a gift. If you do not want to use the registry, that's fine, do what you want, but don't say that it's poor etiquette to do so because times have changed and it's done for most things now.
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littlesis13
Apr 08, 2009
I do not agree that it is inappropriate to list the registry on the invite. It is very frustrating when you do not know what to get for someone. Instead of playing the guessing game you can go on the registry to choose a gift. If you do not want to use the registry, that's fine, do what you want, but don't say that it's poor etiquette to do so because times have changed and it's done for most things now.
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natthegreat77
Mar 28, 2009
There is nothing wrong with listing the registry on the invitation. How else would guest know what the couple wants? Registries allow you to know what the couple already has. Who wants 3 car seats and 2 cribs? No one is obligated to buy from the registry. And if you can't afford it...you are not obligated to bring anything. Those that disagree with listing a registry are being over sensitive. With the the direction of the internet this is a wonderful tool. My sister actually put 10 dollar gift cards and donations to the baby's college fund on her registry. Those are 2 excellent ways to give without breaking the bank, especially if you don't have too much.
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snowbabie3232
Mar 23, 2009
I disagree about including the registry information on the invitation. The purpose of the shower is for guests to bring the parents to be gifts.
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snowbabie3232
Mar 23, 2009
I disagree about including the registry information on the invitation. The purpose of the shower is for guests to bring the parents to be gifts.
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Kathymcbain
Jan 16, 2009
Great ideas for hosting a baby shower.
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sneedc
Jan 13, 2009
Good strategies for a successful shower of any kind, babies are fun! 5*
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Mar 13, 2006
Be sure to prepare extra games. I had planned the toilet paper game and the night before my sisters shower, she fell and ended up on crutches! That was the game that was supposed to take the most time!!
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Mar 13, 2006
Be sure to prepare extra games. I had planned the toilet paper game and the night before my sisters shower, she fell and ended up on crutches! That was the game that was supposed to take the most time!!
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Jan 16, 2006
That is poor etiquette, and assumes the guest of honor does not have enough time or desire to address envelopes herself.
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Nov 22, 2005
Have the thank you cards at the shower and ask guests to self address envelopes as they arrive. They can be used for a door prize drawing at the shower and make it tons easier for parents-to-be to send out their thank you notes.
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Nov 22, 2005
I agree, this is never appropriate. However, do be sure to know where the parents are registered so that guests may inquire of the host when they call to RSVP.
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Nov 22, 2005
Pass out a roll of toilet paper. Have each guest tear off a piece of it as long or as short as they want to. Then whoever has the piece that fits around the mother-to-be's stomach.... wins.
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Nov 22, 2005
In some cultures, baby showers are considered very bad luck. Try to figure out if this is the case if you are thinking of giving a surprise baby shower. I would be horrified if anyone gave me a baby shower, and that is purely cultural. It is a visceral reaction, not a lack of gratitude.
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Nov 22, 2005
It helps eliminate duplications and makes it easy to know you are buying a gift needed by parents-to-be. Usually the option of a gift certificate from the store is given - the amount is up to you!
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Nov 22, 2005
When a registry is included on the invite the mother gets more of what she needs and wants for her baby. When it is not listed, guest usually do not ask and the mother usually winds up with lots of doubles or items that are not wanted or are unreturnable. I have been invited to many showers and have never minded when a registry being listed.
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Nov 22, 2005
It is not appropriate to list registry information on any sort of invitation. By doing this you are putting guests in an awkward position if for some reason they cannot afford to bring a gift. It also may seem that you are soliciting gifts.
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Nov 22, 2005
In some cultures, baby showers are considered very bad luck. Try to figure out if this is the case if you are thinking of giving a surprise baby shower. I would be horrified if anyone gave me a baby shower, and that is purely cultural. It is a visceral reaction, not a lack of gratitude.
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Nov 22, 2005
I agree, this is never appropriate. However, do be sure to know where the parents are registered so that guests may inquire of the host when they call to RSVP.
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Nov 22, 2005
Theme: Reading for Baby (or baby's name) Request guests bring a copy of a childhood favorite for the baby's 'growing library'. Can specify "of a boy (or man!) you know" if you know the sex. Print over a book graphic & include invitations.
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Nov 22, 2005
It helps eliminate duplications and makes it easy to know you are buying a gift needed by parents-to-be. Usually the option of a gift certificate from the store is given - the amount is up to you!
