Are there any stores that have house warming registries? They are already married, so a wedding registry won't do. Other than a registry, would it be appropriate to have a list in the invitation about what the couple could use?
2007-03-05 08:28:24 · 7 answers · asked by answer 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
No.
Registries, in general, fail etiquette rules. However, we overlook them for weddings and babies.
And no, it's REALLY wrong to have list in the invitation. That's extremely offensive. Anyone that puts a list of "I want" in their invitation (or "they want") does not deserve to have any friends. Why? Because it's saying "come to my party... but only if you bring loot."
If someone wants to bring a gift, they can.
2007-03-05 08:38:30 · answer #1 · answered by Jay 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No, generally house warming gifts are smaller ones. A bottle of booze or wine, a plant, some kitchen towels. a cookbook, some food items, or craft items, a candle. It isn't the time to ask for gifts you didn't get at the wedding. People choose items that bring comfort, make a house warm and cozy, for a housewarming gift.
And do not be surprised if someone shows up with the traditional presents: a loaf of bread, salt, wine.
And sorry, it is not polite to ever put anything about gifts into an invitation.
2007-03-05 17:45:49 · answer #2 · answered by riversconfluence 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it's not appropriate, "housewarming parties" are generally informal, and gifts are customary but OPTIONAL, you can't force the gift stuff. Besides the party is supposed to be a moment to have fun with family and friends, not another chance to suck their blood like a leach.
Remember not everyone has a good economical situation, some good friends might decide not to go because they are afraid to go empty handed and others might get hurt if they feel they are just invited for the gift. To ASK for gifts will only show them what kind of friend you really are.
2007-03-05 17:15:40 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We had this same dillemna for my house warming party. What we decided to do was to create a registry at some of the more well known stores, but not send the information out. Some guests checked on their own, and found it. Otherwise we didnt say anything, except when asked. It's a polite way of not "expecting" anything, but being prepared with suggestions if your guests inquire.
2007-03-05 16:36:39 · answer #4 · answered by xooxcable 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No because house warming parties are ideally given to show friends and relatives your lovely new home, not as a way to get gifts. While it's true most invitees do bring gifts, they are optional and generally more insignificant like plants, candles, flowers etc..... If special friend or relative wants to get you a more upscale gift, they'll likely just ask you what you want.
2007-03-05 17:08:14 · answer #5 · answered by GEEGEE 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I do not think it is appropriate no, but if that is something that you want to do: Many stores will let you register gifts for anything. It does not have to be for a wedding.
If this does not work for some reason, there are many places someone can do a gift registery online at various stores.
2007-03-05 21:29:14 · answer #6 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no thats tacky!! just have a party, people will bring wine and little odds and ends.....
2007-03-05 19:28:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋