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Evelyn's M
I know it is usually considered very tacky to do this on a wedding inivitation or a bridal shower invitation. Do they same rules apply to baby showers?
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I certainly don't think so. I've seen it on invitations hundreds of times. Buying practical items for a wedding is far easier than picking out the delicate things for a baby. Not to mention that the mother may want a specific item due to health reasons and doesn't want to risk the chance of getting something of a different make and have to go through the trouble of trying to exchange it.
I think it is perfectly acceptable with baby showers as it allows the mother to likely get the things she has picked, but also helps the guests know what types of things the mother is in need of as well as lets the guest know if the item has already been purchased so there are no double and tripple gifts.
It's 2007 and while most formal etiquette still applies, this is one rule that can be dismissed if the host/hostess chooses to. It has been the topic of discussion in many etiquette columns and forums and all have inevitably said that due to the modern day technologies, this is one "prim and proper" situation that can be dropped if desired. Just because registry information is provided, it has never and will never mean the guests are obligated to purchase something from the registry.
I'm sure I'll get a close 50/50 on those who give me thumbs up and thumbs down on my opinion, but in the end it boils down to who is willing to accept modern etiquette versus outdated etiquette.
I certainly don't think so. I've seen it on invitations hundreds of times. Buying practical items for a wedding is far easier than picking out the delicate things for a baby. Not to mention that the mother may want a specific item due to health reasons and doesn't want to risk the chance of getting something of a different make and have to go through the trouble of trying to exchange it.
I think it is perfectly acceptable with baby showers as it allows the mother to likely get the things she has picked, but also helps the guests know what types of things the mother is in need of as well as lets the guest know if the item has already been purchased so there are no double and tripple gifts.
It's 2007 and while most formal etiquette still applies, this is one rule that can be dismissed if the host/hostess chooses to. It has been the topic of discussion in many etiquette columns and forums and all have inevitably said that due to the modern day technologies, this is one "prim and proper" situation that can be dropped if desired. Just because registry information is provided, it has never and will never mean the guests are obligated to purchase something from the registry.
I'm sure I'll get a close 50/50 on those who give me thumbs up and thumbs down on my opinion, but in the end it boils down to who is willing to accept modern etiquette versus outdated etiquette.
Somebody is throwing a baby shower for me and I was wondering what the proper etiquette was?
Katy A
Should I bring anything or give anything to the hostess. I went ahead and bought and filled the invitations out, but should I do anything else?
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I took my hostess out for dinner that night and had my hubby help her hubby clean up her house/dishes after the party. She had decorated and cooked for all of us and I thought a night off would be better than any store bought gift I could bring.
congrats and good luck!
I took my hostess out for dinner that night and had my hubby help her hubby clean up her house/dishes after the party. She had decorated and cooked for all of us and I thought a night off would be better than any store bought gift I could bring.
congrats and good luck!
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