Baby shower invitations - Page 3

haddon9 · ‎03-09-2010

Aren't all showers a "gift grab"?

My daughter had a shower in the middle of January (baby was due early in March but he arrived Feb 16). It was women only and 40 people were invited. Only 25 were able to attend (lots of sick people including the other grandmother to be).

We had a brunch in a nice restaurant with mimosas. Guests were not expected to pay for anything.

Does it matter if you know either of the parents? You are god friends with one f the grandmothers and it would be nice to attend. If you don't want to go then don't.

GenXmuse · ‎05-15-2016

My MIL invited some of her friends to my baby shower that I had never met. I hope they didn't think I I just wanted a gift grab.

RollTide2008 · ‎02-14-2017

@GenXmuse wrote:
My MIL invited some of her friends to my baby shower that I had never met. I hope they didn't think I I just wanted a gift grab.

If one of my friends invited me to a shower for her DIL, I wouldn't consider it a gift grab. I would just think she wants to share her joy and excitement about a new grandbaby.

teganslaw · ‎03-11-2010

@sunshine45 The baby shower sounds nice. I can't get over $1300 for a baby stroller, though. Is it a designer one? I thought strollers usually run about $200-$300.

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paixmcdao · ‎04-16-2022

@RetRN wrote:
@chrystaltree wrote:
@lgfan wrote:
I agree with your daughter. I would consider it a fun experience since I have never been to a baby shower with a cash bar. As your daughter said drink the champagne and eat the excellent cake they are going to provide.

I already have a new dress for it. So I'll RSVP that I'll be there.

Well if you got a new dress for it you clearly want to go so why ask the question?

This was the OP's question: "Have you ever been invited to a-baby shower when you don't know either of the baby's parents?"

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chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

@walkingal wrote:
@chrystaltree You sound like you want to go. If it were me and I was invited to a baby shower for people I don't know, I wouldn't go. But that's me. I'm not into these modern showers. I may consider sending a gift card or a check. I'd have to think about that though.

Yes and no. If I actually knew the parents, I wouldn't go. I'd send my regrets and send a present after the baby arrives. I might even be invited to the christening. Which I would go to because I know them. This is different. It's the baby's grandmother inviting me and she's my friend. A good friend. Of course it's only for the gift and perhaps to fill out the seating but the other two ladies and I have no way of declining the invitation. I can't claim to have other plans for that day. So I'll go, make the best of it.

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

@teganslaw wrote:
@sunshine45 The baby shower sounds nice. I can't get over $1300 for a baby stroller, though. Is it a designer one? I thought strollers usually run about $200-$300.

@teganslaw

believe me, i was in shock also!

it is leather and is a combination stroller (goes from infant to toddler, up to 30 pounds), infant car seat, and bassinet. it can be forward facing or parent facing and has a UPF sunshade. it does have excellent ratings. the stroller can be upgraded to add additional seating. the brand is UPPABABY and their headquarters are in rockland, maine.

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spumoni99 · ‎02-16-2019

When my daughter was expecting I had a friend who actually reached out to me and asked to be invited to her shower, we hadn't seen each other much and it was a nice reason to get together and catch up. She had seen my daughter grow up though she has a daughter the same age and we did things together when they were young.

I have received a graduation invitation the day of the graduation or the day before, to me that was a blatant gift grab since there was no time to plan to attend.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

It's a gift grab and somewhat insulting. I'd send a not really expensive gift then when the kid is born send a card only. Or when other showers pop up, a card.

What is the deal with grandparents acting as if they are the parents now? In my day grandparents didn't puppy track the kid to every event and performance they did. And frankly I would have been embarrassed had they done it. Especially as a teenager.

QVCkitty1 · ‎05-23-2015

@paixmcdao wrote:
@RetRN wrote:
@chrystaltree wrote:
@lgfan wrote:
I agree with your daughter. I would consider it a fun experience since I have never been to a baby shower with a cash bar. As your daughter said drink the champagne and eat the excellent cake they are going to provide.

I already have a new dress for it. So I'll RSVP that I'll be there.

Well if you got a new dress for it you clearly want to go so why ask the question?
This was the OP's question: "Have you ever been invited to a-baby shower when you don't know either of the baby's parents?"