Need advice on a bday party question

pdxjenn · January 2012

I want to find an eloquent way to mention on the invite that presents are not required but to suggest books if they insist on bringing something.

First... is it rude to specify what people should bring? He just has so many toys!

Second... any way to word that... i am having issues coming up with something.

TIA!

ntyravgmom · January 2012

If they are family, you should be able to mention it in passing conversation if you have that type of relationship, otherwise it's rude and up to you to exchange gifts.

pdxjenn · January 2012

Thanks for your take ladies, cause that's the opposite of the sentiment I was going for! Honestly I would be happy if no one brought gifts! However I watched a big "to do" over a momma telling people to bring no gifts... no one is ever happy I guess! Party!!!

MrsSR · January 2012

I don't think it's rude at all. FInd or write a cute poem requesting books.

MrsSR · January 2012

Here is something.. you can work with this wording and change it a bit:

https://www.invitedelite.com/servlet/the-736/BOOK-REQUEST-INVITATION-CARD/Detail

pdxjenn · January 2012

MrsSR:

Here is something.. you can work with this wording and change it a bit:

https://www.invitedelite.com/servlet/the-736/BOOK-REQUEST-INVITATION-CARD/Detail

That's super cute.

angelproberts · January 2012

I think it depends on your circle. I put DD's clothing and shoe size on her invitation. I was easier so I didn't have to return clothes that didn't fit. It was not frowned upon by anyone that recieved the invites and I would have never even thought of that had someone had not suggested it and I hadn't seen it on a different invite.

MamaSquish · January 2012

MrsSR:

Here is something.. you can work with this wording and change it a bit:

https://www.invitedelite.com/servlet/the-736/BOOK-REQUEST-INVITATION-CARD/Detail

Love this!

jen_jupiter · January 2012

Not that everyone did, but many of our guests at G's party asked me ahead of time what he wanted/needed and what size he was in. I wouldn't necessarily put it on the invitation, but you can just tell them when they ask. Also, I love the "your presence is present enough!" A nice way to say that gifts aren't necessary.

melody921 · January 2012

Beanie_mrt:
Yep, totally rude!
Just hope they bring a gift receipt.

This, unless people ask you directly, you can't tell them what to give as a gift.

glasgow_girl · January 2012

I think if you would rather them not bring a gift, I would go the "your presence is enough" route. We're dealing with this at the moment, since her birthday is so close to after Christmas.

I don't think I would feel comfortable specifying a gift on the invite. I know at the moment I tell people we are trying to minimize the gifts she gets, and suggesting clothes, or money.

You can always donate stuff you don't want or need.

I'm about to go through DD's toy boxes ruthlessly, because she has so much stuff, and it's just not necessary.

And, BTW - it's good to "see" you! I've missed Oskar's face!

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