It would be like a month after we move in . Just was wondering if that would be rude .
2007-06-23 06:45:37 · 20 answers · asked by Kate T. 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Kate,
I don't think it is rude to give your guests the option to bring a dish. Realize that not everyone will do so, so prepare a bunch of food anyhow. But if it a housewarming party. I think your guests will have no problem in doing so because they are supposed to help you to fill your house with all kinds of new goodies. Those who bring a dish may not bring as large a gift though. If you know what I mean.
Simply write your invitations something like this:
"I'm/we're having a housewarming party. You are invited. Feel free to bring your own dish to share with everyone! RSVP..."
Hope it all works out for you. Let me know what happens. these parties are so fun because people always give you stuff you don't need and then there is really great stuff you thought you'd never get. :)
Shelly
2007-06-23 07:49:33 · answer #1 · answered by Shelly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess I would not be in agreement with the majority on here. I don't think you should ask for a housewarming party. In general, people usually bring a gift to that instead of food. Now if someone offers, fine. I also think it would be acceptable if you were just having a bbq, get together type of thing to ask everyone to bring a dish, but not for a housewarming. I think its acceptable to let people know that finger foods or appetizers will be served. A house warming or open house is something that you give a time that you are having it, and people stop by for short periods of time to visit with you and see your new home, have a little bite to eat. If you are preparing a meal, it will be difficult for you to visit with the people that are coming to see you. If you have your appetizers and finger foods done, and set out at your starting time, you only have to replenish occasionally. If you need some suggestions for serving inexpensive finger foods and appetizers, let Me know!! Good luck and congratulations.
2007-06-23 09:13:37 · answer #2 · answered by MommaSchmitt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bridal showers are customary and popular. Her house warming plans were the problem here. That was the greedy gift grabbing event. Whomever is gong to throw her a shower, will. Stand back and let it just happen. Like I said, the shower is not the problem here, the house warming party was. But that is over now and time to press forward. Reading between the lines here, I sense some irritation and perhaps a tad of jealousy on your part. Forgive me if I am wrong. Sure, their engagement has been long and drawn out. Now that they had their child and bought their house, they are getting married. If you cannot support them, then step back and just let things unfold. I would not say a word to her about your feelings, because the house warming party is over the dam and brides do have bridal showers. If she asks again where she should register, give her a suggestion. That is about all you can do.
2016-04-01 00:56:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you expecting gifts? If so, then you should prepare some food for your guests and don't ask them to bring a dish.
Entertaining on a budget isn't hard, you just have to be creative.
If you want to get out cheap, then plan the event in the early afternoon when a "meal" isn't expected.
Prepare some meat and cheese platters, veggie trays, and fruit trays. Have some moderately good wine and punch.
It doesn't have to be a huge deal and people will appreciate the fact that they don't have to cook just to come to your party.
2007-06-23 06:56:12 · answer #4 · answered by lishia_whitworth 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not in the least bit rude.
We have a giant annual cook-out and we've discovered over the years that people (at least the ones we know) feel uncomfortable arriving empty handed.
We just tell them we're having whatever and so and so is bringing this or that and if they want to bring something to let us know so we make sure ten people don't bring potato salad, and it they always laugh and even if it's a bag of potato chips, it's fine.
I like bottles of wine. Last cook-out, at the end of the night I had eight unopened bottles left over!
2007-06-23 07:21:25 · answer #5 · answered by mrpeachycat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hell no if you plan to eat you best bring some food and brew if you plan to drink you just moved in and that means you most likely dont have much so your guests will understand. I from the hood party or no party if you come over you best bring something to the table or dont come at all! invite me I know how to cook some good stuff
2007-06-23 06:52:41 · answer #6 · answered by Ewing H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no not at all rude - you will be asking friends and surely they will be happy to bring a plate of something.... in fact would you not be surprised if your friends did not infact say "is there anything you'd like me to bring?"
maybe word the invitation so that it is very low key "we are having a get together at our new house and would love you to come ... bring a salad or a pudding, meat or a bottle.. we'll light the bbq and lets have some fun!"... or something ???
2007-06-23 07:04:01 · answer #7 · answered by emma m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think it's rude. You will be providing drinks and small snacks it's perfectly acceptable to ask, now if they don't want to that's another question. But I would not be offended. However I would make sure that I would at least make the majority of small nibbles.
2007-06-23 08:07:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not at all. You might consider making the main dish yourself and have your guests bring side dishes or deserts. Have fun!
2007-06-23 06:54:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the socio-economic status of your potential guests. For middle middle class and lower, there's absolutely no problem.
Upper middle class and wealthy people would consider it cheap. If you invite a couple of them, it could be a good cultural experience for them though.
2007-06-23 07:31:27 · answer #10 · answered by yurbud 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋