Bridal & Baby shower gifts
07-17-2011, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by crochetetc
Yes , but the couple flew from Montana to Texas and had the wedding here in Texas. Getting gifts home would have been impossible flying. So they requested gift cards and provided a nice list of stores local to both areas.
07-17-2011, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by bj
I've been invited to one like that. Both were older (mid-30's) and had lived on their own since college and had nice things. She already had every kitchen gadget known. They asked for gift cards to Home Depot, as they'd bought an old fixer-upper house. I actually thought it was a great idea, for them. I think cards are sometimes a good idea, especially when you don't know the couples all that well.
07-17-2011, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by gramajo
Originally Posted by bj
I've been invited to one like that. Both were older (mid-30's) and had lived on their own since college and had nice things. She already had every kitchen gadget known. They asked for gift cards to Home Depot, as they'd bought an old fixer-upper house. I actually thought it was a great idea, for them. I think cards are sometimes a good idea, especially when you don't know the couples all that well.
07-17-2011, 10:33 AM
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I'm confused, must have missed something. How did you know who flew from where to where? Are you related to or know the original poster? 'Cause if that's the case it does make a little more sense.
Originally Posted by crochetetc
Yes , but the couple flew from Montana to Texas and had the wedding here in Texas. Getting gifts home would have been impossible flying. So they requested gift cards and provided a nice list of stores local to both areas.
07-17-2011, 10:41 AM
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Why not send a "gift card" from you, for a personal gift of a quilt or whatever you want to make for her. She can redeem it (or not).... I think gifts are just that~~ Gifts. The other is like asking for a "free will donation" of a specific amount. Sort of tacky in my opinion. I may be old and grouchy about this, but at my age, I do not allow others to dictate to me what I can give (or not)... Let your inner voice be your guide. Be happy. :)
07-17-2011, 10:43 AM
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Yes, I do believe it's in poor taste to delegate what is desired like the gift cards, I am guilty of it, too. In our DD's case, she was living in Oregon, came home to get married and then would pack up her household to move to Colorado. Therefore, when I sent out the invitations for the Bridal Shower, it was my suggestion to request gift cards for the bridal shower with a suggested list of chain stores available in the town of Colorado. It was so much simpler for the bride as well as the out-of-state guests who were also invited to the bridal shower here. But normally, as an invited guest to Bridal or Baby showers, I will look at the registry and if I don't see anything within my budget or liking, then I will choose my own gift; purchased or homemade.
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