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wording help?
Hi Ladies - I'm working on the invitations for this nursery rhyme themed baby shower. One component is we're asking those that would like to bring a book for the mom-to-be to please do so. We're also including cute "this book from" stickers with the invites. SO in the main section of the invite we'll have the logistics (time,place,date etc...) THEN in the side pocket we're going to have this book sticker and another card that says something like the following: (this is the part i'm looking for feedback to see if it's ok - or not so much)
Also, we don't necessarily want people to actually stick the stickers in yet - just fill them out (incase she gets multiples of some books) is there a way to even say that properly? THANKS!
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We're inviting friends and family dear!
You?re welcome to choose a story or fairy tale for the dear
that you would like Baby xxxx to hear.
Let mom-to-be xxxxx look,
At your special choice of a book.
and then to Baby xxxxx she will read
With all the love a newborn will need.
So with a personal touch, please choose a book
bring your ?this book from? sticker so she can look.
It need not cost more than a card
Just pick a favorite, it shouldn't be hard!
Re: wording help?
Personally, I'm not a fan of asking for anything specific for a shower. With the exception of maybe a "kitchen" themed bridal shower or a "diaper party" for a 2nd pregnancy sprinkle.
In order to not complicate things, I would suggest that you do NOT include the stickers in the invites. The people that bring the books can fill out the stickers at the actual shower.
I would make sure to indicate that it's optional and probably leave out the line about the cost of a card.
I'm with Gator. I've never been a fan of this idea.
If the mom is going to end up filling out the sticker anyway, don't bother sending it.
I really like the book thing actually and went to a shower recently that did that - I don't think it's too much to ask... however, for that shower, they just had the stickers once we arrived so I think it's better not to send the sticker. And maybe even just give the mom the stickers later in case there are multiples.
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But you'll still have a duplicate problem. Do you put 2 stickers in one book? Do you have the mom attach them later so you have to remember who gave what?
My unsolicited suggestions- Have your gift to her be a book of nursery rhymes. Let everyone fill out a bookmark advice card. Or have your gift be enough books that each attendee can attach an advice sticker people fill out there.
For a game you could have people fill out the advice, but leave their name off. Mom-to-be has to guess whe said it. Then they sign it.
I don't understand what the problem is. Guest brings book. Guest writes on sticker at party and puts it with the book. If there is a duplicate, the mom can keep the sticker and put it in a 'replacement' book.
ETA: In general, I also don't have a problem with duplicates of children's books. I think it's a nice sentimental and useful gift. Plus, multiple kids and/or having them in multiple places (playroom, car etc) isn't really the worst thing in the world.
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nope. I mean, this happens with any gift-giving event like weddings, showers etc. Do you assume every gift you give is kept? I realize a book in this situation is more sentimental, but in the end, it's still a gift that they can do with what they please. Heck, I'd be even happier if they donated it to kids who have no books.
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Yes i think this is the lines i was thinking of as well. I personally always give a gift receipt with any gift i give because i would MUCH rather have somebody have something they could use - or in the case of a shower, incase they get duplicate gifts. I definitely see both sides though.
The shower is being held at a locally owned book store - (to keep with the nursery rhyme/ book theme) which is also why we invited guests to bring a book and we'll provide the stickers etc... Basically just like a kitchen shower or diaper shower but books!
I appreciate all of your feedback!
I'm all for returning things you can't use BUT you are making the gift into a keepsake type item by having the guests fill out a sticker. Keepsakes are not something people would normally return.
Maybe it's because I'm against this concept. I'm also against the diaper shower. Whatever.