NBR: Cryptic Bridal Shower Invitation

Mrs. Alicia French

I received a bridal shower invitation in the mail the other day for a friend who I don't see often and the host is a woman I don't know.  Most of the information was standard, who what where when type stuff.  But at the bottom was the following message:

 

"Since they been engaged for eight years and don't need anything new, (bride's) wedding wish is a new backyard, and luckily it's on (groom's) to-do!"

 

Um....WTF does this mean?  Are they accepting donations for a new backyard?  Home Depot gift card??  Ummm??

**Octoberbride09**

hmmm... ::scratches head:::

yecal262

does it have a rsvp number you can call?  I would ask her....then at least she would know that her invite doesnt make sense. Good luck

ZooBaby2010

Sounds like a request for donations in lieu of gifts.  You could buy them a shovel.

megdrew1218

Read: "We want $$$, don't bother with the blenders."

Are you going???

To me, money is more of a wedding gift. Bridal showers are more gift-giving events.

melissainabq

megdrew1218:

Read: "We want $$$, don't bother with the blenders."

Are you going???

To me, money is more of a wedding gift. Bridal showers are more gift-giving events.

 

That's the hostess trying to be cute about asking for money. I agree with the above that showers are for gifts. Buy them a roll of sod.

babyblueize314

Could it be for your shower and they are trying to "throw you off"? lol

kg_08

It sounds like they are letting ppl know not to spend their money on home kitchen gadgets or anything since they have it all... Yes, I would get them a home depot gift card for sure.

cocadoll

I think that's their way of saying no gift are necessary without it sounding tacky since it such taboo to do so.

Lexi0402

What's more troubling is their grammar!

AllieJean

To me it sounds like they are trying to buy a house? Weird though

5de5

I'd bring a certificate for local nursery (green acres on Jackson Hwy and Watt) ...but would probably also call the hostess to make sure that's what it meant

AprilCachet

Lexi0402:

What's more troubling is their grammar!

LOL this is actually what bothered me! 

cookieinva

cocadoll:

I think that's their way of saying no gift are necessary without it sounding tacky since it such taboo to do so.

This is how I read it - as in, don't bother with gifts the only thing they want is a yard and they're working on it. Also noted interesting (mis)use of grammar on an invitation.

ariel06

I'd get them something that they could plant.  Or maybe a patio chair with a gift receipt. 

snansley

If they want something for the yard, why isn't this a lawn & garden themed shower?  I agree with PP, clarify with the hostess when you RSVP.  It's confusing.