Ettiquette on HouseWarming party??

teraarnold

OK so my husband and got married in October! Almost 6 months. We are buying a house and closing a week from tomorrow! My friends and family want to throw me a housewarming party! Is this ok since we recently got married??

lsgarver

Of course!  The parties serve totally different purposes.  Anything associated with the wedding was to celebrate your nuptials while a housewarming party is bring family and friends into your new home--show them where you live and fill your home with their "warmth".

Here's the one thing: they don't throw the party for you.  You throw it and play hostess to them.  You honored to open your new home to those you love, you are not being celebrated because you did something cool like buy a house.

northtamarack

lsgarver:

Here's the one thing: they don't throw the party for you.  You throw it and play hostess to them. 

 Agreed, a housewarming party is you welcoming people into your house.  Hope you have a good time!

amandasw

lsgarver:

Here's the one thing: they don't throw the party for you.  You throw it and play hostess to them.  You honored to open your new home to those you love, you are not being celebrated because you did something cool like buy a house.

ditto

SA7206

You know, I was in the exact same position and I never had a housewarming party because I didn't want people thinking it was a gift grab.

I think you should just invite family and friends over for dinner.

amanjay

DEFINITELY don't register for gifts. Some guests will bring you a bottle of wine or a houseplant, but beyond that, it's not a gifting occasion.

gibbonlove

I agree with PP, that registering for gifts when THEY are throwing the party is a no-no.

Have fun!