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Housewarming Invitation Etiquette?

I am hosting a housewarming for my younger brother. All he has is his bed and a fridge; that's it! How do I word the invitation saying that gifts are welcome?

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July 29, 20110 found this helpful

I would put on the invitation: We are having a housewarming party - to help ______________ decorate and make his house a home.

Leave a spot for RSVP/Questions...

Also, have him sign up for a gift registry somewhere and attach that info to the invitation.

 
July 29, 20110 found this helpful

Hosting a party is one thing, asking for gifts is not the thing to do. I would say something to the effect of "Come on over to see Johnny's very first apartment, and be amazed at his flair for decorating with cardboard boxes!"

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In the mean time, go down to the local Goodwill and be amzed at how far $20 can go!

 
July 30, 20110 found this helpful

I agree with aloham58. Any etiquette guides I've ever read say that it is never proper to ask for a gift or include registry information with an invitation. I think aloham58's wording works well. It is likely some people will call you (or another close friend/relative) to find out what he needs or where he likes to shop, so you can spread the word that way.

 

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August 24, 20110 found this helpful

Just having people come to celebrate with your brother is enough to ask of people. I do not think it appropriate to ask for gifts. It's not a baby or bridal shower where gifts are expected. If people want to bring a little something that's their choice but making it expected that they bring him something is probably going a little far.

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I've never attended an actual housewarming party before but have visited people in new homes and always brought a little housewarming gift which was appreciated. It was my choice/idea to do so and I think that's how you should handle it.

 
August 17, 20170 found this helpful

I think gifts are assumed at a housewarming party.

 

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