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Country Club Baby Shower?

HeatherBobHeatherBob
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I got invited to a shower that is being held at a Country Club. I don't see an issue with it, but I others that were invited have made some rude comments - in which I say "Don't go then". I know the guest list is fairly large and the family is a part of the club.

 

What's your opinion on a baby shower being held at a Country Club?

 

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  • PrimRoseMamaPrimRoseMama member
    I don't understand, it's a nice venue what could anyone say about it?


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    I am curious about the comments that you say are being made about the venue. 

    I think it sounds lovely.

     

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    I am curious about the comments that you say are being made about the venue. 

    I think it sounds lovely.

     

    That it's snooty, and complaining about having to dress up (which I always thought you dressed up for a shower event anyway). That it's a way of "showing off" how much money is being put forward - as to "compete" with other family members.

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  • ordinary1ordinary1 member
    It sounds like others are just complaining to complain. I think a country club would be a nice place to have a baby shower.
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    I am curious about the comments that you say are being made about the venue. 

    I think it sounds lovely.

     

    That it's snooty, and complaining about having to dress up (which I always thought you dressed up for a shower event anyway). That it's a way of "showing off" how much money is being put forward - as to "compete" with other family members.


    Sounds like your friends have been drinking some haterade? 

     

    And yes, I always dress up for a shower, even if it's in someone's home.

     

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    I am curious about the comments that you say are being made about the venue. 

    I think it sounds lovely.

     

    That it's snooty, and complaining about having to dress up (which I always thought you dressed up for a shower event anyway). That it's a way of "showing off" how much money is being put forward - as to "compete" with other family members.


    Sounds like your friends have been drinking some haterade? 

     

    And yes, I always dress up for a shower, even if it's in someone's home.

     

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  • PrimRoseMamaPrimRoseMama member
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    I am curious about the comments that you say are being made about the venue. 

    I think it sounds lovely.

     

    That it's snooty, and complaining about having to dress up (which I always thought you dressed up for a shower event anyway). That it's a way of "showing off" how much money is being put forward - as to "compete" with other family members.

    Sounds like some jealousy or envy there.

    Get dressed up and enjoy cake. Geez man. If they don't like it then don't go. No one is forcing them to show up.

    Shoot, I'd love to go to a shower at a country club.


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  • pinkiemopinkiemo member
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    It would probably be a nice venue.  Maybe they give free use of venue if your a member.  If its known they are more well off, whats the big deal?

    This is making me think of the bridal shower scene in the movie "Bridesmaids".  I draw the line if they are giving puppies away as a favor.

    What?!  This is the only way I'm going!

     But in seriousness, I was going to throw my friend a shower a a golf club, just because it's pretty.  Like PP asked, what were the objections?


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    I am curious about the comments that you say are being made about the venue. 

    I think it sounds lovely.

     

    That it's snooty, and complaining about having to dress up (which I always thought you dressed up for a shower event anyway). That it's a way of "showing off" how much money is being put forward - as to "compete" with other family members.

    Sounds like some jealousy or envy there.

    Get dressed up and enjoy cake. Geez man. If they don't like it then don't go. No one is forcing them to show up.

    Shoot, I'd love to go to a shower at a country club.

    It's quite easy to say NO, right? I, however, am looking forward to a good meal - haha. 

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  • Stina2012Stina2012 member
    One of my friend's showers was at her grandmother's country club, but that's just how her grandmother rolls. I loved it. Great food, everyone had a seat at this big long table where we could chat, valet so I didn't have to park. Put down the haterade people!
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  • 1026pumpkin1026pumpkin member

    LOL- I agree with the haterade!  If the hosts can afford to have it at a club, that's great.  A lot of clubs require members to spend a certain amount per year, so this may be an easy way for the host to fulfill their annual requirement.

    Honestly, the guests are going to some trouble to go shopping for a gift, it's nice to treat them to a nice meal and get together.  I always get dressed up for showers, so I don't know why they're complaining about that.

    As people always say, it's an invitation and not a summons.  If they don't like it, they can just decline.  More yummy food for everyone else :-) 

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    I am curious about the comments that you say are being made about the venue. 

    I think it sounds lovely.

    That it's snooty, and complaining about having to dress up (which I always thought you dressed up for a shower event anyway). That it's a way of "showing off" how much money is being put forward - as to "compete" with other family members.

    Green with jealousy.


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  • mccall35mccall35 member
    I used to work as a banquet server at a Country Club. There would quite often be baby showers on Sunday afternoons. It was never over the top elaborate, just a nice venue to host a function.
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  • caladpi02caladpi02 member

    Um, part of the benefits of belonging to a cc or yacht club or a racquet club are to be able to have events there and not have to have them at your house. Anyone that hates on going to a cc for an event is petty and jealous. I have literally never heard of anything so ridiculous. And, FYI, often times the venues just charge for food-part of the benefits of membership are not having to pay site rental fees.


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  • rebaannrebaann member
    My sister is having mine at a country club.  She works there and it's a nice venue.
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  • rhubarb123rhubarb123 member
    I've gone to 3 held at country clubs (actually one was at a yacht club) and they were very nice and the food was delish.  Why would people make rude comments?  I'm sure if the family is a member they get a good price.  My FIL belonged to a country club and he was just a regular old guy who liked to golf...plus they lived across the street from it so he didn't even have to drive there.  lol  We almost bought a house inside a country clubs grounds but the HOA fees were way too high...especially since my DH only plays AT golf and it wouldn't have been worth it.
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  • Liz4444Liz4444 member
    What are the rude comments?

    Everyone in my family belongs to country clubs. We, and most members, tend to hold most of our events there because it's just easier. I don't see how it's any different then having an event at a restaurant.
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  • Bk3259Bk3259 member

    Who cares?  I went to a baby shower at a CC last year.  It was lovely. 

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