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Need help wording baby shower invitation

JayeWoJayeWo
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I am trying to have an eco-friendly baby shower, and we have our part pretty much figured out (using cloth napkins, etc.), but I need help wording the shower invitation.  Someone had a great idea - to request that gifts be wrapped in re-usable wrapping (a blanket, cloth bag, etc), but I have no idea how to word that.  This is what I have so far, but it sucks"

"Jaye and [husband] are putting together a nursery made with organic and natural materials and request that gifts be wrapped with re-usable materials."

 

I would love to have something in there to request that baby care items be natural too, but I am at a complete loss.  Heeeeeeelp!

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Re: Need help wording baby shower invitation

  • kdellokdello member

    Generally, lots of people consider it tacky to tell people how or  what to bring to your shower. You can register for a bunch of EF items and hope people get the picture, but it's rude to say "EF items only", for example. Just smile and say thanks and donate them to a women's shelter.

    You can maybe say "Feel free to use recycled or reusable wrapping, and hand-me-downs are welcome!"

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  • EnglishMajor03EnglishMajor03 member
    imagekdello:

    Generally, lots of people consider it tacky to tell people how or  what to bring to your shower. You can register for a bunch of EF items and hope people get the picture, but it's rude to say "EF items only", for example. Just smile and say thanks and donate them to a women's shelter.

    You can maybe say "Feel free to use recycled or reusable wrapping, and hand-me-downs are welcome!"

    I agree.  It's hard to tell people what to buy, other than what's on the registry.  I'm hoping, though, that if your friend is so EF that some people might choose to purchase the sorts of items they are looking for.  

     

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  • LadyTylerLadyTyler member

    If you make it clearly the "theme" of the shower, it will give you a little bit more leeway to say "Jaye and [DH] are having a green-themed shower and would welcome gifts wrapped in reusable or recyclable materials."

    I also wouldn't recommend saying what types of gifts are acceptable on the invite.  If people ask your host/family members/friends, they may let guests know that you are hoping for more natural items, but going beyond that is probably too much.  I agree with not saying much and donating or exchanging items when you can.

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  • michelcreekmichelcreek
    I'm pretty liberal with "rules" but I would probably be put off by being told how to wrap, etc.  I really like the idea above about saying recycled, reused and hand me down gifts for baby are welcome - that gives a good impression on your style.
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