House Warming Party Invites - Get Yours Now!

[chefcruz]

Has anyone done a house warming party? Is there a flyer/invite I can give to the host to pass out?

 

[cathyskitchen]

Just have her call everyone personally to invite them to a Housewarming party at her house, featuring Pampered Chef. Then she can send out the postcard invitations and put a note on them that it's her housewarming party. Don't reinvent the wheel - use what you have and go for it!

 

[wadesgirl]

I was just going to ask about this. Around here, people don't normally do "house warming" parties. I've just never heard about it but a coworker of mine wants to have one that is run like a bridal shower. Anyone had one that was successful?

 

[pamperedlinda]

Do you mean that she wants people to buy her presents from her wish list (like a bridal shower) or that she wants to have a regular show and also show off her new house?

 

[wadesgirl]

Do you mean that she wants people to buy her presents from her wish list (like a bridal shower) or that she wants to have a regular show and also show off her new house?

It sounds like a bridal shower type party. She was talking that her BF wants to have another party soon so that they can ask for gift cards to do some updates to their house. Sounds a little weird to me but like I said, it's not the normal thing that I'm used to.

 

[chefann]

I've never heard of someone actually holding a housewarming like that (although I have heard people mention that they wanted to do one). It seems kinda rude to me.

 

[pamperedlinda]

My sister (step-sister) did that when she bought a condo. She registered at stores too. My mom was apalled!

 

[wadesgirl]

That's my thought. I've heard of it but never seen it before. It is basically just like "asking" for presents. It's not even that big of a thing. They aren't even engaged or married, just moving in together. I understand that it is a big step in a brand new house. But just have a party to have your friends over, don't ask for gifts.

Should I say something if I don't feel comfortable or just go with it?

 

[bsaxman]

Maybe say... "What a great idea to get your kitchen stocked, but we wouldn't want to make your guests feel out of place! Let me see your wish list, and we can talk about how to get all the items you want for free... (maybe just host coach her toward her goal!)

 

[chefann]

That's a great idea. Then if anyone wants to voluntarily get them something small, they can do so at the show. But nobody should feel obligated to purchase them something. (IMO - baby and bridal showers/weddings are the only times when it's acceptable to present guests with a list of desired gifts. All other occasions, gifts are voluntary.)

 

[wadesgirl]

Plus she will already get the great host benefits.

 

[Thinker]

A house warming party is just like a bridal shower. You ask that no one brings a gift but purchase something from the wish list. Usually house warming parties are had when you buy a new home. It's a way to show off your new home to everyone.

 

[wadesgirl]

A house warming party is just like a bridal shower. You ask that no one brings a gift but purchase something from the wish list. Usually house warming parties are had when you buy a new home. It's a way to show off your new home to everyone.

I know the point of it but I still think it's a little weird and just not that common in my area.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

That's a great idea. Then if anyone wants to voluntarily get them something small, they can do so at the show. But nobody should feel obligated to purchase them something. (IMO - baby and bridal showers/weddings are the only times when it's acceptable to present guests with a list of desired gifts. All other occasions, gifts are voluntary.)

I totally agree with this. I think the only time a "housewarming" may be appropriate is if everything has been lost through a catastrophic event of some kind - like fire, flood, tornado, etc....and friends want to get together to help replace items lost. (I have some people thinking about doing this for a friend who lost everything in a fire). I think it is in bad taste to put together a wishlist and say "here - buy me something". If people want to do it for you that is great, but it shouldn't be something they are made to feel obligated to do.

In fact, my DS (who isn't even 4 yet!) has been invited to a couple of birthday parties that have included registries at toy stores. I think that is so tacky! "Gimme Gimme Gimme!"

 

[excel]

hi, I'm from uk and am thinking of a housewarming party. But, not for people to buy for ME. I thought it might be a good way to introduce myself as the local consultant and maybe get some parties booked or sales on the day.
Any thoughts????

 

[jbdowd0798]

It would then be an Open House, or what ever the british call them. Then you can welcome people without them thinking its FOR you but really for them to buy for Themselves.

Good luck!