http://blogs.babiesonline.com/pregnancy/planning-the-perfect-baby-shower/ News & Information about parenting, pregnancy, and Babies Online's services Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:27:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 http://blogs.babiesonline.com/pregnancy/planning-the-perfect-baby-shower/#comment-255 Carrie Anne Shepherd Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:40:55 +0000 http://blogs.babiesonline.com/?p=53#comment-255 Great ideas. A couple things I'd like to add: Gifts for winners of the games don't have to be gag gifts. Nice, inexpensive gifts are an alternative, such as Starbucks gift cards or a small picture frame. Also, while it's generally acceptable to put the registry information in the invitation for showers these days, I'd still strongly advise against doing this for weddings. In the world of etiquette, it's still considered inappropriate as it makes the couple look greedy. Weddings are for sharing the special day with those they care about, not for getting gifts. Traditionally, those interested in knowing the registry information will call a close friend or family member who is privy to this information and ask them. Great ideas. A couple things I’d like to add: Gifts for winners of the games don’t have to be gag gifts. Nice, inexpensive gifts are an alternative, such as Starbucks gift cards or a small picture frame. Also, while it’s generally acceptable to put the registry information in the invitation for showers these days, I’d still strongly advise against doing this for weddings. In the world of etiquette, it’s still considered inappropriate as it makes the couple look greedy. Weddings are for sharing the special day with those they care about, not for getting gifts. Traditionally, those interested in knowing the registry information will call a close friend or family member who is privy to this information and ask them.

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