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Is this wording rude for a shower invitation?

I want the invite to serve the dual purposes of both inviting the guests and educating them about what type of thing to buy for this "green" baby shower. But I don't want it to sound like a greedy gift grab. Please help me fine tune this! *** Baby XXX is almost due No one knows if it’s pink or blue, Jeff and Julie Have decided on green, Let’s help this baby’s footprint Remain unseen! It’s a couples shower! Saturday, date of party, 6:00 p.m. 123 Rainbow Rd Given by: me and my spouse Registered at baby store Like to think outside the registry? Eco-friendly gifts such as glass bottles, cloth diapers, or organic anything, are great ideas too! *** PS. I know a lot of people debate whether you should list registry information, but everyone I am inviting has listed registry info on their own baby shower invitations, so I'm going with that type of format. I'm throwing this shower for my sister-we have the same group of friends. Sorry I wasn't clear on that.

Public Comments

  1. i think it's perfect!
  2. sounds good. you are supposed to list registry information otherwise people will get you stuff that you dont need..... they will do that anyway. it's good!
  3. I think it's a very well written invite. I especially like the poem, it's cute! I don't think it's rude at all. Go for it!
  4. i think this is perfect! personally, i don't find anything about the wording rude
  5. I think it sounds fine, listing registry info doesn't sound greedy, people always bring gifts to showers and having a list makes it so much easier... people also register so they have a list of what they need... it doesn't always mean, hey buy me stuff...
  6. SOUNDS AWESOME! I listed my registry info on my cards as well as asked for all cotton clothing. I have also been invited to a few as well with registry info on them and I dont mind hearing where they are registered, it kind of helps me out
  7. Eh if I read that I wouldn't think it was rude.....though I may think the couple was a bit high maintenance.
  8. I think it sounds great!! Good job! Not rude at all and very cute, what a great idea to have a green baby shower!!
  9. It doesn't really sound like it's geared towards the baby, to be honest. It also says that it's a "couple's shower" when the shower is for the baby....am I not catching on or something? Are the parents asking for eco friendly gifts such as the ones that you listed?
  10. I think the concept of the shower is great, and your invite is very clever. Everybody understands that baby showers are gift grabs, so it's not necessarily greedy. Also, you've given people ideas for very inexpensive, green gifts. Bravo!
  11. I THINK THAT IS GREAT AND DOESNT NEED IN TUNING ITS RIGHT AND SOUNDS LIKE YOU DID IT RIGHT NO WORREIS ON WHAT OTHERS THINK I'D DO IT JUST LIKE THAT
  12. It's great - you can get really pretty recycled paper to print it on too to go with your theme. Congratulations on your anticipated arrival. Good luck with everything.
  13. Honestly, the wording is fine, the registry is fine but you're not supposed to throw your own shower. Baby, wedding or otherwise. It's supposed to be a wonderful, kind surprise that your friend puts together, or your mom. So to throw a baby shower for yourself seems rather greedy but if that's the way your circle does it then I guess no one will mind. Add: Oh good, in that case I think you're right on target. 2 thumbs up!
  14. hahaha i thought green meant money, good invite, i don't see anything rude with it. have fun!!
  15. I think its great and I loved the part about lessening the eco "footprint" of the baby.. As for the registry...it does make shopping easier for the guest,
  16. I think it is great. And it will probably be plaguerized a lot today. lol. Good luck.
  17. That is really cute and catchy. What a great idea to have an eco-friendly shower!
  18. I love it. Go GREEN!
  19. Etiquette does say not to go into the whole gift thing, but I'm all for practicality in situations like this, so I think what you have is great and very creative! Considering these people have included baby registries on invitations they've sent out and you know them well, I don't think you'll offend anyone who doesn't need a little offending!
  20. I think it's great. I don't care what etiquette says, showers are for gifts, plain and simple, so you should put registry info on the invite.
  21. Ugh! Wouldn't it be more eco-friendly if people weren't driving their "Baby on Board" SUV's to your house for a stupid baby shower.
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