bridal shower etiquette/invite problem

Mrs.Teddy · July 2011

I am the MOH for my sister and I just finished the shower invites, my mom, sister (The bride), my other sister, DH and myself all proof read them.

After we mailed them out we realized there was an error, for the registry info I put one of the wrong stores

I put Home Sense and it should read Home Outfitters, they are two stores across from one another. The one I put does not have a registry so she can't just go register there.

Would it be rude for me to politely mention the error to guests as they RSVP? She also registered at 2 other stores that are correct however the bulk of her items are at the store not listed. Thanks ladies!

SteelCity44 · July 2011

I personally don't see anything wrong with mentioning it when people RSVP. If I was responding, I wouldn't find it rude to be told that there was an error. And for the immediate family, that can easily spread from family member to family member. Good luck!

partymama · July 2011

SteelCity44:
I personally don't see anything wrong with mentioning it when people RSVP. If I was responding, I wouldn't find it rude to be told that there was an error. And for the immediate family, that can easily spread from family member to family member. Good luck!

This is exactly what I was thinking.

mt05 · July 2011

Mentioning the error as people RSVP is fine. Also, is there a wedding webpage the bride & groom have where they can also include the correct info as well?

TKx2 · July 2011

SteelCity44:
I personally don't see anything wrong with mentioning it when people RSVP. If I was responding, I wouldn't find it rude to be told that there was an error. And for the immediate family, that can easily spread from family member to family member. Good luck!

I agree with this. As a guest I would appreciate the heads up since it would save me a lot of hassle!

WorkinWeezel · July 2011

I agree with all PPs... definitely not rude at all to correct the error! I know as a guest I would appreciate it Yes

ccam · July 2011

How about sending out a little note to everyone? I know it's more money in postage & paper, but I've definitely shopped for a shower before RSVPing. If you don't want to do that, I don't think there is anything wrong with mentioning it when people call. And if people go to the incorrect store for her registry, they may call you asking what is going on anyway.

happilyeverafterxo · July 2011

SteelCity44:
I personally don't see anything wrong with mentioning it when people RSVP. If I was responding, I wouldn't find it rude to be told that there was an error. And for the immediate family, that can easily spread from family member to family member. Good luck!

I totally agree with all of this. I would probably be more upset if someone didn't tell me about the error, especially if I were going to the store that she really wasn't registered at only to find that there is in fact no registry for her!

Good luck!

dalandrea · July 2011

ccam:
How about sending out a little note to everyone? I know it's more money in postage & paper, but I've definitely shopped for a shower before RSVPing. If you don't want to do that, I don't think there is anything wrong with mentioning it when people call. And if people go to the incorrect store for her registry, they may call you asking what is going on anyway.

I second this.. If its in the budget to mail out a note, I would do so, or if you have the majority of the guests' email addresses, send them an email. I am notorious for looking at registries immediately, and I don't think its the least bit rude to let people know about the mistake. I see how it might come off as you are expecting them to bring a gift or something, but its a shower, the point of the shower is to bring a gift! Mistakes happen, and unless one of the guests is just plain grumpy, I don't think you will be met with anything other than "thanks for the heads up".

MelissaNY05 · July 2011

SteelCity44:
I personally don't see anything wrong with mentioning it when people RSVP. If I was responding, I wouldn't find it rude to be told that there was an error. And for the immediate family, that can easily spread from family member to family member. Good luck!

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This.. I wouldn't find it rude, it would actually be helpful.

dojo1 · July 2011

Not at all - it will save them the confusion of going to Home Sense and getting ticked off that they can't find a registry there (I can only imagine my grandmother intimidating some poor sales clerk and demanding to speak with a manager when she insists that a registry MUST exist).

brookelynpaisley · July 2011

I personally would only be comfortable mentioning it if they ask. Even though it's a shower and the purpose is to give gifts, I would feel weird essentially soliciting gifts. I might be weird about it though.

BigIsland07 · July 2011

I don't think it's weird. I actually think it's courteous, since people may be going to the wrong store to buy a gift if you don't mention it. My vote: mention it.

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