I want to serve food at the party but for the cost of the food it seems I could get my own stuff for the house. Am i wrong? should I just throw the party anyway and hope for the best?
2006-09-05 04:38:35 · 10 answers · asked by V 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
put "gifts optional" on the invitations. that way u give them the idea without actually asking.
2006-09-05 04:46:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most people know to bring a housewarming gift to a housewarming party. Don't specifically ask for gifts on your invitations as that is rude. Just hope for the best or ask everyone to bring a dish to pass - that will cut down the cost of your food.
2006-09-05 11:41:14 · answer #2 · answered by Rachel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Throw the party, serve pick up food that wont bust the budget, and provide non-alcoholic beverages, and hope for the best. There is no way to get people to bring gifts unless you are very tactless and that is really bad. Just hope that they were raised with good manners and bring a gift like they should,(unless this is not your first home, then a gift really is optional after the first home.)
2006-09-05 11:46:15 · answer #3 · answered by whatelks67 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do make a valid point. Why spend $200 in food and get $200 in gifts because they cancell each other out. Well, the only thing I can come up with is to have someone who talks to the guests regularly (maybe a family member?) suggest to the guests that you can use some help on the food. When they RSVP, they may ask if they can bring anything. Then you'll get the gifts and the food.
2006-09-05 11:48:36 · answer #4 · answered by ☆skyblue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't get people to bring gifts to your housewarming. That's not the purpose of the housewarming.
If you don't want to invite people over to see your new house, then don't. If people bring gifts, they are bringing GIFTS, not payback.
The purpose of a housewarming party is to invite friends over to have a party and show off your new house. Your friends are under no obligation to come or to bring gifts.
2006-09-05 11:41:08 · answer #5 · answered by nondescript 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't ask but if you invite the "right " friends and family over and they know it's a housewarming and not just a party they should know to bring something. Don't expect too much though.
2006-09-05 11:44:40 · answer #6 · answered by igɳo★ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you invite people, ask everyone to bring one thing so you don't have to fund the whole party. For instance, if you are going to be grilling, ask one person to bring burgers and another to bring hot dogs. This way you don't have to spend a ton of money and everyone chips in.
2006-09-05 11:43:54 · answer #7 · answered by flyboop_2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you shouldn't throw a party cos u want something in return do it cos u wanna share a happy time with friends and family , if u want to specifically request a gift u might as well charge a cover fee
2006-09-05 11:41:21 · answer #8 · answered by medusar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about registering at a store, like say for instance, brides do; include the name of the store that you're registered at in your invitation. Your guests will be able to see exactly what you need and how much it will cost them.
2006-09-05 11:42:33 · answer #9 · answered by JEFFAVEGRL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Invitations! Good Luck!
2006-09-05 12:08:15 · answer #10 · answered by Ms. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋