What is proper etiquette for baby/wedding showers?
My daughter received an invitation to a baby shower. Included was a list of suggested gift items, including for the parents-to-be (spa, dinner certificates) and large items (strollers and a rocker?).
And what really made me gasped was noted on the invitatation “to keep the cost down, please bring a food and drink item-the cake will be provided).
Fortunately my daughter went back to school and can’t go to this shower.
Isn’t this being a bit odd?
cbooth151,
This question pertains to a baby shower only, but I have seen and received wedding shower invites with just as much bad etiquette.
It is TACKY for anyone to suggest the type of gift to purchase for the expectant parents. I think it’s okay to let people know where the couple has registered for baby gifts if they have done so. I think it’s also tacky to ask people to bring food to a baby shower. It’s not a pot-luck dinner or a family barbeque for gosh sakes… It’s especially tacky to say right on the invitation “to keep the cost down…” For a shower, all most people expect is a little cake and punch anyway.
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