We have been living in my in-laws residence since before we were married. My question is would it be ok for us to have a household shower?? We don't have alot of the household things that we really need, so we thought of having a shower. Any input would be great. THANKS & God Bless!!
2007-10-02 15:10:29 · 13 answers · asked by Headed2Heaven 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
2 years without a shower is quite a while, good thing mobile homes are metal sided.
2007-10-02 15:40:57 · answer #1 · answered by jkevinsimpson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why didn't you register for those things when you got married? I mean, even if you were living with your in-laws, you knew you would need household items ONE day! Oh well....it's over now.
It would be tacky for you to throw a household shower for yourself. You're basically asking people to buy you a gift in that instance. Now, you CAN have a small housewarming party that just introduces your closest friends and relatives to your new home. Usually guests will bring something small as a "congratulations" gift but nothing like you would've gotten has you registered for items before your wedding. I'm afraid you're going to have to suck it up and do what some other couples do.....buy the stuff little by little on your own. Just ask for household things for every birthday and christmas from yoru family. You'll have everything you need before you know it!
2007-10-02 19:47:14 · answer #2 · answered by bestadvicechick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi.
Yes!! You most certainly should have a party to celebrate the purchase of your new home. It would be called a "house warming party", though, not a "shower."
Don't register for gifts like you did for your wedding. Most people that come to a house warming party do bring a gift, but it is certainly not expected. Mainly people will come to see your new home, offer you congratulations and perhaps bring a card.
You can have this be a regular party with a time element, say 5 to 8 p.m., or you can have an "open house" from 1 to 4 p.m. (as an example). Good luck and enjoy your new home!
2007-10-02 16:57:13 · answer #3 · answered by iloveweddings 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will probably spend more hosting this housewarming party then you will receive in gifts. The gift giving for this kind of party just isn't on a par with wedding gifts. I would certainly celebrate my new home with friends and family - I just think you will be disappointed if the whole reason is to get stuff.
2007-10-02 19:35:14 · answer #4 · answered by naniannie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called a housewarming, and yes it's ok. Do not, however, expect presents on the same level you got when you got married. If I got a housewarming invite from someone who got married 2 years ago, my thought would be, "what happened to all their wedding gifts?" That's mainly why I never, ever give cash for a wedding gift.
2007-10-02 15:54:24 · answer #5 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yep, it's called a housewarming party. I bet you could even register at different places to be assured of what you want. Make it a big party, the bigger the party the more gifts you get!!!
2007-10-06 15:03:17 · answer #6 · answered by Lady Miss Keir 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By all means have a housewarming. It's your first home. Don't expect gifts but most people will bring a little something for your new casa.
Isn't buying your first home exciting??!!
2007-10-02 18:50:52 · answer #7 · answered by Asked and Answered 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO SHOWER
But how about
a House Warming Party????
2007-10-03 14:20:56 · answer #8 · answered by Cher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they call those housewarming parties ...... and don't have it around Christmas unless you don't want many guests....too many things happening in people's lives between Thanksgiving and Christmas.....
2007-10-02 15:18:26 · answer #9 · answered by abc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why not? try doing one around Christmas when everyone can bring a Christmas ornament!
2007-10-02 15:13:48 · answer #10 · answered by Numb 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋