So here's the deal. I am trying to plan a baby shower for my sister who is due on the 26th of this month. I am trying to plan the baby shower for the 8th (in 2 weeks). Yes, I do know that I should have planned the baby shower for an earlier date, as this date is close to her due date. But I live a couple hours away from my sister and time and money has not allowed me to be able to get to where she lives any earlier.
Etiquette wise, I know that baby shower invites should be sent 3-4 weeks in advance, but I am going to try to pull it off in two weeks. Should I put notes in the invitations aplogizing for the shower being last minute or just send the invites and not worry about the extra notes.
2007-08-23 07:54:27 · 31 answers · asked by Miss A 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I re-read my question and realize that I said the baby was due on the 26th of this month. She is actually not due until the 26th of September, but I am planning the shower for the 8th of Sept.
2007-08-23 09:19:31 · update #1
No don't write any appology. It's great that you are doing this for your sister. I'm sure all these people understand that you live far away and that in itself states the difficulty with planning.
Just send the notes quickly and make sure to write an note like "Looking forward to seeing you"
You could also try to call each one with the party announcements even tho you are sending them. The written is the 'official' and the call will give them a bit of more personal touch. It also gives you ability to get a feel for how many will be able to attend so you can plan better.
2007-08-23 08:10:01 · answer #1 · answered by MisMischievous 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Send the invites, dont worry about an apology. You may also call a few important people in the family and let them know when it is, before they get their invite. For instance, in my spouses family, if I call both of his grandparents, they let everyone know that day what is going on, without waiting to receive their invitation. This will let people know a little more in advance of the short notice so hopefully more people could make it. If there aren't people like that in your family, then just send the invitations and dont worry about it. If people really want to be there, they will rearrange their schedules or call and let you know the situation. I have rearranged my schedule many times to accomidate short notice. Just send out the invitations and get ready for the shower. Just doing that is enough work as it is. Good Luck!
2007-08-23 08:08:01 · answer #2 · answered by HCW 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just send the invites. My showers on the 26th 2...except my babies 3 month old! Talk about a late baby shower!
2007-08-23 08:14:52 · answer #3 · answered by lovelylady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're fine, just send the invites without the apology. I get shower invitations all the time that are within 2 weeks of the shower date. No biggie.
2007-08-23 18:19:06 · answer #4 · answered by Diaper Cakewalk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just send the invites and make a big deal about everybody getting to Meet the Baby, too.
I was planning one for my sister-in-law and her boy came early, so at the last minute, we had to delay the shower 2 weeks and change it to a "meet the baby" shower. Everybody was really good about it and loved having a turn holding the little guy. Plus he got some personalized gifts with his name on them.
2007-08-23 08:07:06 · answer #5 · answered by sparki777 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is perfectly OK in two weeks, most people make out their calendars weekly or 10 days ahead.
What I do recommend is sending the invites and then next week send a reminder and then about 2or3 days before the party call all the invited guests and ask if they know any baby games to play. That way your reminding them and maybe finding out some cool games.
2007-08-23 09:02:31 · answer #6 · answered by honeykoen1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldn't apologize in the invitation. maybe send an e-mail explaining the situation and giving everyone a heads up about when the shower is and to look for the invites in the mail. also, when people call to rsvp, you could explain then and apologize for the last minute plans.
2007-08-23 08:15:39 · answer #7 · answered by samstress 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about any extra notes. Just send the invites as they are :)
When I was expecting my oldest I had two pre-birth baby showers: one hosted by my aunt for my dad's relatives, one hosted by my sister for my mom's relatives...we have a huge family. Then after my son arrived my mother in-law hosted a third baby shower for her friends. So if you don't want to rush the planning, you could always through a "welcome baby" party after the birth.
2007-08-23 08:12:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At this point I would send out the invites but also call or email everyone on the list as well and make it a challenge to myself to be sure to give them as much notice as possible. Alot of people will love getting the invites as a keepsake but need the time to get a gift.
2007-08-23 08:00:54 · answer #9 · answered by starfire978 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I think you should just send the invitation off.Sending a apologize note with the invitations not necessary.With that they probably think something is wrong with the baby.So no just the invitations.
2007-08-23 08:02:36 · answer #10 · answered by baby 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋