I just received an invitation to a housewarming party for a couple my fiancee and I are friends with. They included a list of places they were registered at. The thing is, they've been married for several years and it seems as if I am looking at the registry of newlyweds. They have toasters and shower curtains and dinnerware sets. We just bought them items like this three years ago! They're already established a home and just built this one, so they it seems as if they are trying to use this party to upgrade what they have. Is this normal? I feel as if it is cheesey. My fiancee spent well over 150+ hours helping with the building of their home and is also helping them move all this upcoming weekend. We were planning on just bringing a nice card and some cookies since he had contributed so much time to the home, but now I feel as if we're obligated to bring a gift. Just wondering if I am being a prude or if I have the right to raise an eyebrow! Thanks in advance! :)
2007-11-07 12:01:39 · 6 answers · asked by Daisy 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
They sound greedy to me. Don't think for one minute that you are the only people who will react the same way as you have! I've NEVER heard of someone registering for a housewarming party! It sounds to me like the only reason they are having it is to get presents! Do NOT spend any money on them! They should be buying you all a nice gift for helping so much with the building of their new home. Believe me, they will lose some friends over this idiotic move!
I wouldn't be surprised if many of the invited quests don't show up at all! Bring your card and some cookies and that is it. You will have an interesting time watching how others are reacting to the atmosphere at this "help furnish my home" party!
2007-11-07 12:23:00 · answer #1 · answered by Buddie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that's odd to have a "registry" for a housewarming party. Being since you/husband have already given them more than enough with helping them build/move into their new home then you are under no obligation to get them anything from the "list"... I would bring them some cookies a nice card and leave it at that... Maybe a scented candle... Or something of that nature. I wouldn't make a scene about it... Good luck
2007-11-07 20:09:03 · answer #2 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's amazing how low some people will go. A registry for a housewarming party! This is ridiculous, and something I have never heard of before. When I had my last house party, I was happy receiving candles and pot plants!!!!
Raise that eyebrow high darling, and send in the cookies and card!
2007-11-07 21:36:52 · answer #3 · answered by Minerva 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you that it's a little odd. I have never known anyone to register for housewarming gifts! I wouldn't take them anything now! lol No, go with the cookies and a card. That is what I would do.
2007-11-07 20:11:02 · answer #4 · answered by breezer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right. It's rude and tacky for them to do it. Stick to your plans of just a card and some cookies. Such people need to be taught a lesson.
2007-11-08 03:19:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a right to raise that eye-brow to the top of your heady-head-head. These people are crass boors, and are begging for gifts. In effect, they are charging an admittance fee for their party. I'd abstain.
2007-11-07 21:18:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋