Baby Shower
I have asked the mother of a new baby for a guest list. She sent it to me and there are 40 people on the list. One third of the people she has on the list are kids in elementary school. They are wild and need a lot of supervision. Since I am giving the party, can I just put the adult on the invitation and leave off the kids? Or should I call the adults and politely say that my house can not handle 40 people and kids included. Am I obligated to invite the people that the new mom wants to come? HELP!!!!!
Pam
Posted by Pam; updated 01/17/06
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First of all yes you have to invite the mom- to- be`s guests, however you also need to let her know that your house can not handle that many kids and see if she would mind an adult baby shower. It will be a better time for all. Make sure that you make it clear on the invitaions that it is an adult baby shower. I hope this helps.
Posted by Alli; updated 01/20/06
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I would suggest maybe asking the mom-to-be to reduce the list. Tell her that you just can`t handle all those kids. If she can`t do that, then you will have no choice but to do it yourself.
Posted by Elizabeth; updated 01/21/06
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I would discuss it with the mother that since you are hosting the shower you would prefer for ladies only.. To leave the children at home... So the adults can enjoy a nice day with the mom to be... Children would be too much of a distraction... I had five children and I never took my kids to weddings, baby showers etc....
Posted by sylvia; updated 01/21/07
