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Shower on My Birthday

avblissavbliss member
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Any cute suggestions for themes? My mom is throwing my shower on my 24th birthday, something I'm completely happy with, because some out of state close friends will be in town that weekend and we really wanted to include them. We'll know baby's sex in two weeks, so I know I'll want to incorporate that in, but any ideas of how to acknowledge it's my birthday with out taking away from the fact that the party itself is to celebrate baby? And how to include something to the effect that all gifts should be for baby, that I don't want any for myself?
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Re: Shower on My Birthday

  • cherrykatcherrykat
    Hmm maybe if you dont want any gifts for yourself, leave your birthday off the shower invitation.  It'll be an added bonus announcement on the day of the shower.  That way, guests dont feel obligated to want to do something for your bday too (in terms of gifts).  Your mom can have a small birthday cake there for you as well as a larger baby shower cake. 
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  • Sarah VandeheySarah Vandehey
    I agree with the last posting, I was going to suggest the same thing, don't mention on the invite that it is your  birthday. The day of the shower, some of your close friends may give you something, but just wait until after the shower activities and such are done to open them on a more personable basis, so others at the shower don't feel like they should have known. Also the cake idea is great too, have a smaller b-day cake for yourself their and have an announcement made. If you feel that you want to open up the invitation for people to help you celebrate, maybe during the announcement let guest know that later you are going to a resturant or something that they are more then welcome to join you to celebrate your day.
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  • mani_and_memani_and_me
    Agreed with both PP - Don't mention anything about your bday on the invitation. Maybe have a cake a separate cake at the shower displayed along with the shower cake.. Guests will see it and know its your bday as well! Your close may know that it's your bday so they may have a little something for you. Be sure those gifts are put elsewhere and open them in private.
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  • liljoolyliljooly
    I agree... leave your birthday off the invitation.  I think people will feel the need to bring you a gift, even if you tell them not to.  Have fun... what a beautiful birthday present!
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  • Amanda NordhoffAmanda Nordhoff
    I was totally going to do this but then my cousin to announced that they are having their baby (who was born in May) baptized that day. So I guess my shower will be the day before since its an out of town shower and I have to travel to the same city anyways. But I would suggest the same as everyone has, no indication on your invites but a small cake and and such. Good luck.
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