UrbanBaby

06.23.08, 20:14 PM Newborn
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Is it completely tacky to include an "in lieu of gifts" line in an a birth announcement? We live in NYC, have very little space, and a ton of stuff from our first baby. Would much rather have people donate to charity if they want to give. Can we get away with it without offending most people, and what's the best way to say it? TIA for any advice! [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
Newborn 06.23.08, 08:14 PM Flag

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Birth announcements aren't an invitation for gifts. Just announcements. You will look tacky adding that, since you will be appearing to presume that you will get a gift [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:16 PM Flag

OP: Tx, that's what I feared. I'm dreading the thank-you notes... [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:24 PM Flag

Couldn't she wittily say something to the effect of "Just an announcement, please don't send presents, we need someplace to fit the baby in our tiny apartment." i agree she shouldn't ask to send money someplace else, but I see no harm in saying no presents... [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:27 PM Flag

love it [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:50 PM Flag

The etiquette experts would say you should have your mom, mil, and sister or friend spread the word but not put it on the invitation. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:30 PM Flag