I have a question to parents about birthday party invitations?
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It is improper. This is a party, not a fundraiser/giftraiser. They will give what they wish to give. Anyone who ASKS what she wants can be told, but it's incredibly gauche for you to solicit.
I don't think that it's the proper thing to do because it may seem like you are inviting people just to bring a gift. If people want to know her wish list, they will call you and ask for ideas.
No I don`t
I don't think you should give the wishlist in the invites. Instead you should call them and then they will get whatever your daughter wants. Then all the other parents won't feel like it's not an okay thing to do.
In my opinion No. When they call to R.S.V.P. you can tell them then what your daughter wants if they ask. Most of the time they will
Go ahead and put the wish list in the invites.If you don't ask,You don't get.
I think it is fine and a good idea. This way she will get some gifts she really wants.. just call it some gift suggestions
I wouldn't it seems greedy. If there is something in particular she wants then you should buy it. Some people will ask but some will just buy what they want to giver her.
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Please do not do that. It is poor etiquette. When the parents contact you to respond to the party, if and only if they ask what your daughter wants or they are looking for good ideas for her then it is okay.
So what if she got a duplicate gift or something - that is what gift receipts are for. You can always return or exchange.
No you should not do that! If someone asks you what she wants, then mention one or two options. Other than that it is just rude.
No..it's not proper.
I dont think it would be proper. she's only 3, the other children coming do not have jobs, how are they going to afford a gift? :-) Seriously, I wouldnt do it because it will make people feel like if they dont bring a gift, they cant come. Trust me, at 3 she couldnt care less, and won't know what is going on anyway, other than a lot of people in the house! I didnt have big parties for my son until he was old enough to appreciate them (about 4 or 5) up until then, we had cake and ice cream with close family. Big parties for toddlers are more for the parents benefits than the kids.
I think this is a terrible idea. It is rude. I like to throw parties for my boys' birthdays but I feel that already have enough toys. They get plenty from their grandma's and cousins. So, I always ask people to NOT bring a gift. I tell them all we want is their company to celebrate the special day. I think it looks so tacky to ask for specific gifts. If I received an invitation like that I'd assume you were only inviting me to a get a gift and I'd most likley not show up.
I don't think that it would be acceptable to include it with the invitations, but if someone asks what she would like for her birthday then don't hesitate to tell them something off of her list. Most people will ask you what she wants anyway so just have the list handy so you can tell them something that she likes.
No, that's not proper ettiquette. It would be rude. If people want to call and ask you what she wants, then it's OK to tell them. But you do not send a wish list out with an invitation.
Adding a wish list would be a bit tacky but I don't see why you can't put in the invitations something to the effect of "Mary enjoys arts and crafts and her My Little Ponies" to give people ideas.
No, you do not do this.
That is tricky because you know everyone will bring a gift.although you're not supposed to expect a gift.and to put in a wish list is going to be seen as rude by some..but its up to you. If you want to include a wish list, I would add a little note inside the invite that reads something like "while a gift is not a requirement or expected. "Her Names" Wish list is...and a couple of the items..or you could just wait for the people invited to call and ask (which is what normally happens) if there is anything she would like in particular for her birthday
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