Baby shower evites?

bliss611 · November 2009

My friend is throwing me a baby shower in a few months and asked me to give her a guest list - with the invitees' email addresses.

I feel like I have always gotten mailed invites for showers. I don't really mind and I obviously am not asking her about it - she is throwing the shower, not me.

Just curious what you think of it.

stina-bear · November 2009

IMHO, it depends on the guest list -- are the invitees mostly younger folks used to doing everything via email? Or is there a large contingent of older women (grandmothers, etc.) who might not be as internet-savvy, or might be more sticklers for etiquette?

I've been invited to "friend" showers via evites before, and not thought much about it. But I know my grandmother would be confused, offended or both if the only invitation was an evite.

bliss611 · November 2009

stina-bear:
IMHO, it depends on the guest list -- are the invitees mostly younger folks used to doing everything via email? Or is there a large contingent of older women (grandmothers, etc.) who might not be as internet-savvy, or might be more sticklers for etiquette?
I've been invited to "friend" showers via evites before, and not thought much about it. But I know my grandmother would be confused, offended or both if the only invitation was an evite.

It's a co-ed all friends shower (my MIL is doing a traditional indian one for family) and almost all under 40 and I think all are email friendly. Have to check with a few that are his friends. As long as it's not totally unheard of. It is greener if nothing else

bliss611 · November 2009

stina-bear:

IMHO, it depends on the guest list -- are the invitees mostly younger folks used to doing everything via email? Or is there a large contingent of older women (grandmothers, etc.) who might not be as internet-savvy, or might be more sticklers for etiquette?

I've been invited to "friend" showers via evites before, and not thought much about it. But I know my grandmother would be confused, offended or both if the only invitation was an evite.

It's a co-ed all friends shower (my MIL is doing a traditional indian one for family) and almost all under 40 and I think all are email friendly. Have to check with a few that are his friends. As long as it's not totally unheard of. It is greener if nothing else

babydragonsister · November 2009

If it's young and friends-only, I think it's probably fine. Too bad, though, I looove baby shower invitations!

RoxyLynn · November 2009

I don't care for it, but I wouldn't put it in a top 10 list of baby shower offenses.

ocho2002 · November 2009

I wouldn't be offended but would feel as though it were a casual affair and probably wouldn't spend as much money on a gift.

superaunt · November 2009

I NEVER attend anything I'm e-vited for...

but maybe she wanted email address for after the RSVP date? I'd ask to be sure if it were me.

EastCoastBride · November 2009

On one hand, wouldn't care, but on the other, I do think it takes away from the "formality" of the event. It wouldn't keep me from going, though.

HRALFS · November 2009

I think a mailed invite is more appropriate for a shower. Now an evite is ok for a girls night out or a fun party with friends but not a shower

elsaklynch · November 2009

I'm not going to lie, I don't like evite...but I do like paperless post. No reason to waste paper with this. Such a cute way to go the virtual invite route...I recommend she uses this:

https://www.mamaista.com/2009/07/31/the-secret-to-great-parties/

GatorWedsNole · November 2009

bliss611:
stina-bear:

IMHO, it depends on the guest list -- are the invitees mostly younger folks used to doing everything via email? Or is there a large contingent of older women (grandmothers, etc.) who might not be as internet-savvy, or might be more sticklers for etiquette?

I've been invited to "friend" showers via evites before, and not thought much about it. But I know my grandmother would be confused, offended or both if the only invitation was an evite.

It's a co-ed all friends shower (my MIL is doing a traditional indian one for family) and almost all under 40 and I think all are email friendly. Have to check with a few that are his friends. As long as it's not totally unheard of. It is greener if nothing else

I think this is totally fine!! Especially since it's all young people. It seems like you just want to make sure that it's not the first time that someone is doing this and not that you're worried that your friends will think any less of your shower.

northtamarack · November 2009

While I wouldn't be offended, I think that there is something to getting a paper invite in the mail for special occasions, especially those where you are expected to give a gift. I get that people want to go green, but you can also purchase 100% recycled paper.

kandcoop · December 2009

For some occasions Evites are just plain tacky. Evites are great for organizing a girls night out or a cookout, but for a baby shower it just seems wrong. I think the invitation sets the theme of the party and if I received an evite for a baby shower I would not be excited and in fact turned off to attend. Sorry I feel so strongly about this but I know someone who uses evites for everything including her own wedding and it drives me crazy!!!!!!

aubie96 · December 2009

northtamarack:

While I wouldn't be offended, I think that there is something to getting a paper invite in the mail for special occasions, especially those where you are expected to give a gift. I get that people want to go green, but you can also purchase 100% recycled paper.

this. I am NOT a fan of the evites for shower invitations, or formal/special events.

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