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Appropriate Invitation Wording?
Asked by L.O. from Chicago
on January 28, 2009
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My daughter will be turning 2 soon so ive been thinking about invitations.
After Christmas, there is no room in my house for any more toys! I have moved my dining tab...
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- I would have to say that it is considered tacky to put anything about gifts or a registry on an invitation. The proper way is to give the suggestions by word of mouth,...
- My daughter's friend had a birthday party where the invitation stated they were looking for items to build up a home library for her. They did not specifically state ...
- You asked for the truth... in a nutshell, yes, it's very tacky and I would be completely offended and would be talking about you behind your back forever if I received...
When Should I Send Out Invitations?
Asked by C.F. from Dallas
on January 4, 2009
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My son will be turning 2 years old on Jan. 31st at which we plan on having his party too. I was just wondering when I should send out the invitations for his party. I ...
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- 2 wks advance is pretty standard. And I still did my theme when we had my son's party at Chuck E. Cheese. It was a pirate theme and I had pirate hats for all the kids ...
- I would also recommend two weeks. To far in advance and people may forget about it, but allow a little time to plan ahead. If you need invitations, please check ou...
- Proper etiquitte is 2 weeks prior. Good luck, and have a lot of fun!! I think you should be fine doing your theme. You just probably won't do as much (cake and pa...
3 Year Old's Birthday Party
Asked by K.H. from St. Louis
on August 12, 2009
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I have a few questions about my daughter’s upcoming 3rd birthday party. My daughter is in a daycare class of about six kids who she seems to have a great time with,...
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- go for it! At age 3, they do know what BD parties are all about, but be prepared to hand-out party bags because at 3 they don't quite get that the gifts being opened ...
- Here is a link for Wizard of Oz b-day supplies: http://www.birthdayexpress.com/browse/_/N-i/Ntt-wizard+of+oz/results1.aspx I have bought frequently from them in th...
- You are not starting too early...good for you. Try birthdayexpress.com...they have all kinds of birthday themed party ware and goody back themed stuff that is not rea...
Do We Invite Them to Be Nice?
Asked by A.G. from Houma
on November 7, 2008
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My daughter will be 4 next month, so I'm beginning to plan her party. The guest list keeps growing and growing! I am thinking of NOT inviting a few of the regulars. ...
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- Barbara and Jana are right. I've recently ended a friendship with someone where it was just an up and down roller coaster...similar situation... we go to her parties,...
- Hello i'm H. and i'm going through the same thing right now as you...my lil girl will also be 4 next month and i have a friend that is exactly the same way...an i'm de...
- A. We can not always make everyone happy, the only person here for this day is your daughter. Sometimes you need to think what will make this day better for my c...
Socially Unacceptable?
Asked by R.C. from Chicago
on August 10, 2009
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My daughter recently learned that someone she thought was her good friend did not invite my daughter to her birthday party, after she was invited to my daughter's. Th...
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- Ouch! That is always hard to hear. Recently I saw a blog post where one friend had invited a large group to a children's museum and we were not on the list. We hadn...
- It is none of your business who other people invite to their parties. Friends come and go throughout our childhood and adulthood. Teach your daughter to continue t...
- This same exact thing happened with my son and one of his friends. He is 6 as well. I was upset at first but did not say anything about it which was really hard bec...
Joint Party for Two 7 Year Old Boys - One Gift or Two?
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on March 10, 2008
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We are having a 7th birthday party for my son and a classmate. How do we phrase on the invitations that guest do not need to bring presents to both boys? Most of the...
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- Call me crazy, but why would you do that to them? My brother and I had birthdays celebratiosn together and I can't imagine only one gift for the two of us from each p...
- it's such a special doy for BOTH boys - if you plan on having a party for both - the people that come expect to bring a gift for both boys ----that's what's right. ...
- If I were a guest coming to this party & knew both of the boys I would bring two gifts. Couldn't you just leave it up to the guest? That's a tough one. Good luck
Appropriate Wording for Birthday Invitation
Asked by M.H. from Dallas
on January 22, 2009
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I am having a birthday party for my daughter at Amazing Jakes. Most of her friends have siblings, although she doesn't know them very well. The cost per person is al...
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- Not rude at all, I have two boys and usually my husband and I both attend birthday parties, we ALWAYS pay for the sibling and never sit the uninvited at the cake/food ...
- I think what you wrote is completely appropriate, not rude at all. I wouldn't be offended at all if my child recieved an invitation that said that. I think what would...
- I would choose to focus on the fact that you're paying for the child on the invitation. For example, invite Suzie and her family and have a note at the bottom that "S...
RSVP Question...
Asked by C.F. from Dallas
on November 9, 2006
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I have a question and a bit of a vent...hope nobody minds. My daughter's b/day party is in 10 days and this year she wanted something a bit more involved (aka costly)...
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- C., I HATE PEOPLE WHO DON'T R.S.V.P. MY DAUGHTERS PARTY WAS SUCH A HASSLE. I DID LET HER INVITE OTHER PEOPLE TO FILL IN THE HOLES,AND GUESS WHAT WHEN THE DAY CAME EVER...
- Yes I understand your frustration. I had RSVP on my sons birthday invitations too. I put my email and phone to make it easy for everyone. Some people just get bus...
- C., I don't think people are doing this to be malicious -- they are just forgetful and there are sooo many things competing for people's attentions these days. Our li...
Theme Ideas
Asked by M.B. from San Antonio
on March 6, 2009
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My sister is having a party for my 8 year old niece this month and she wants me to help her put together a theme. She is having the party at a pizza place, wants the ...
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- Wow! So is it a "fun style," "VIP," "Hollywood" party? You could look for stuff with those old style movie reels on there. And make print out of the cameras and you ca...
- What about a disco theme? My sister did one for her daughter and it was SO cute!!! Everyone wore bright clothes and the high tube socks and all. Too Funny and Cute!!! ...
- I love the Hollywood VIP idea! You could get sunglasses for all the kids, feather boas for the girls, maybe make name tags for everyone and give them cool nicknames b...
Birthday Invitation Confusion
Asked by C.W. from Nashville
on November 11, 2008
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My youngest daughter turned 6 on Nov 1. We had a party planned for the 2nd, in which I sent out invitations to all 17 classmates of hers, along with family members. I...
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- I would totally reinvite....my son gets invited to alot of parties and usually he's left out because he has to go to his dad's an hour and a half away most weekends. ...
- I would def. reinvite the entire guest list. Most probably had a date/time conflict, so you'll probably have a totally different response. I would also make it as easy...
- You need to reinvite your original guest list. People these days are HORRIBLE RSVP'rs. My mother is hosting a bridal shower for my daughter and only 2 have RSVP'd & we...
