Wish List in Invitation

pupluv0410

My sister said one of the things she wishes she did with my nephew's birthday was put a wishlist in the invitations. Just like a cute, little piece of paper that lists a few things to get him. For example, clothes, pajamas, the carseats we need or gift cards towards it, some toys he doesn't have. She said people like suggestions and this way we may get things we want/need instead of people wasting their money on random toys. Do you think this is tacky or a good idea? TIA

Gray99

I've heard of people doing this. I'm on the fence. 1st reaction is that it's tacky, but back in the day when I was buying baby gifts for friends with kids it would have been super helpful being that I didn't know what to buy a baby. I still don't think I'll do one, but Ill let my mom know to tell people what to get if they ask her etc.

LyndseylovesHugh

Super tacky!!!  If your friends/family do not know what to get they will ask you, and if they ask it is perfectly fine to tell them your wish list.

LegallyBlonde217

SO tacky. 

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That's so damn tacky. Your guests aren't idiots. If they don't know what to buy, they'll ask. A wish list looks like you are begging for gifts.

misscheapandchic

Keep one public on amazon and tell people about it if they ask.

redneckmomma25

Mobile hashtag what they all said. Tacky. If people want a suggestion they can for one.

I would maybe consider doing an amazon wish list to direct people to if they ask so they could get an idea. That's a big maybe. Even so, I think people like picking their own gift.

freeatlast2014

For DS1 I did a TRU wish list (his birthday is 12 days after Christmas). I kept it as my shopping list to keep track of what I needed/wanted for him and if people asked I told them about the list or gave them an item off of it if they wanted even more direction. With back to back, it kept me organized!

Some people asked and others didn't and it was totally fine. Those that used it thought it was super helpful. I will possibly do this for DS2's just because we now have so many darn toys I really have to research what he could use. But that's only if I find the time to do so.

linzeek44

Tacky. 

I'm of the mindset that if people want to know, they'll ask and then it's appropriate to tell them.  

misspunky

misscheapandchic:

Keep one public on amazon and tell people about it if they ask.

I would do this, and ONLY if they ask.  Wish list in invitation? Uber tacky. 

MyNameWasTaken

It comes across as tacky and gift grabby. It's a 1st birthday party, people want to pick out cute clothes and fun toys, not buy you a car seat or gift cards. I'm by no means the etiquette police, but this is not a good idea. If people ask, tell them what you'd like, but I'd still leave off life necessity items.

damabo80

I think your sister may have mistaken a first birthday party as a baby shower. 

KKSBeans

To tack onto this, what about clothing sizes ? I know that I personally call the parent for every birthday party I attend to ask clothing sizes. I am the boring practical one lol I know we were out of baby shower clothes at 6 months and all kids need clothes

 

Hyaline

Getting an invite with a wish list in it would be the deal breaker if I already was on the fence on going to the party.  Seriously.  I'd read that oh-so-subtle hint as meaning "we're pretty much having this party so ya'll will buy our kid stuff.  In fact, buy this stuff in particular."  Not the reason I host or attend parties.

hmp1

Super tacky. People that want the help will ask you for ideas. You are not having the party for the presents, at least I hope not. Don't mention it on the invite.

I have an Amazon wishlist to keep up with things I want to buy the kids one day. My mom and sister know about it and often buy things for them off that list. But I would never give that info out with an invitation.

hmp1

KKSBeans:

To tack onto this, what about clothing sizes ? I know that I personally call the parent for every birthday party I attend to ask clothing sizes. I am the boring practical one lol I know we were out of baby shower clothes at 6 months and all kids need clothes

 

Are you asking if it is ok to put her clothing size on the invite? No.

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^ that looks the same as straight up asking for clothes.