Who To Invite To A Baby Shower
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I have two different baby showers being planned in my honor, one by a co-worker and the other by my family and friends. I have a couple co-workers that I am very close friends with and I wouldn't feel right excluding them from my other party. I'm not sure how to do this without making them feel awkward like they have to buy two gifts. What should I do?
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Thursday 18th of February 2010 05:29:53 PM
The easiest thing is to have your work baby shower first and then invite your co-workers to your family shower. Make it clear that you are greatful for the gifts they have given and that you would love for them to join you at your family shower as well, but that you don't expect a gift at all. Maybe if you tell your family beforehand that your co-workers are coming and that they have already brought you gifts it will prevent the embarassing situation of anyone asking them what they bought.
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Monday 22nd of February 2010 03:47:45 PM
My daughter is pregnant and is having two baby showers due to family conflict issues. She decided to do one just for family and close friends that are no a part of the other group. She's having one for family and one for friends. I'm sure if you explained it to your friends that you are having two showers and they are invited to both but they aren't obligated to bring a gift for both if they come , they wil understand. It's a an excellent opportunity for them because if they can't make one of them they have another option to be a prt of it.
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Tuesday 23rd of February 2010 03:59:08 AM
The key is to take the inviting out of your hands. Speak to the family or friend organising the party and ask them to use their discrtion. Then apeak honstly to the co-workers you are firnds with. If they are very close to you, you should be able to ask their opinion hoenstly. You could say to them that you would like to have them at your friend shower but don't expect them to give 2 gifts and then put it into their hands to decide.
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Sunday 14th of February 2010 09:18:02 AM
You can explain to them that you wish to have them for both the baby showers but that they could give you just one gift. If they are close enough then you can be frank with them and they will understand. You could let them know that you just cannot have any get together without their being there and they will be more than thrilled with this!
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Saturday 6th of March 2010 04:29:47 AM
Baby shower are made for you and not for the people around you. It is a welcoming party for the upcoming baby and this should be a happy day for you and your baby. I suggest that you combine the baby shower and bring your family, friends and co-workers all together. That way you won't feel any awkwardness at all.
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