Housewarming Parties

Grace682 · February 2013

So I'm moving on my own for the first time (leaving my parents) and I don't have a dam thing but the clothes on my back. LOL. Family & friends are all asking what they can get me and what I may need and if I registered anywhere...so I went ahead this past weekend and did register. I'd like to have a party and such but don't want to have it for the gifts but people are saying that's the norm. I'm so confused. I've always been a person to do for myself and have never depended on anyone so it's just weird. Any suggestions...ideas, ways to announce it, etc. Thanks in advance

JDL4 · February 2013

Depending on the crowd you're inviting, I would make it informal. Send an Evite, an email, or just invite them over. Don't say anything about where you are registered, unless they ask like some people already did. A housewarming should be for people to come enjoy your new house, not to ask for gifts. Expect that you might get things like wine or a plant, or maybe something you don't really need. Enjoy your new place! You will see what you really need as you go. Bridal registries are very thorough and you really don't need all those things right away. You will settle in and it will all work out.

Sisugal · February 2013

I hate housewarming parties that are "gift grabs - help he furnish my house" They are definitely not the norm where I live.

Continue being self sufficient - even if it means waiting to furnish all of your rooms. Invite those close to you for BBQ type event -and do not call it a house warming - a few at a time instead of the party.

Ksahlberg · February 2013

The only times I would register at a store are if I were getting married or having a baby

jessica490 · February 2013

It's kinda odd that you registered for a "housewarming" party...when I moved out by myself on my own for the first time with nothing but clothes on my back...I had saved up in the months prior to my moving and bought some standard things (kitchen items, bathroom items, sheets/towels). Then I slowly started buying furniture from Ikea (dirt cheap) after I had moved in! I had a house warming party but I didn't ask for anything, so some people just gave me money, or hand me down items (kitchen bowls, small appliances)

jtmh2012 · February 2013

In my area it is normal to have a house warming party. It lets all your friends come see your new place. I've never heard of anybody registering, but like an earlier person mentioned, people bring stuff. It just happens. Some people will ask what do you need. If they do, you can point to the registry or mention some items.

Disneygeek77 · February 2013

Yes you can have a housewarming party, but do not say anything about registering or gifts or anything like that. That would be tacky as hell.

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