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What should I do for my house warming party?

What is your opinion on registering for a house warming party? (details inside)?

  • My husband and I were married six years ago and shortly after we lost all of our wedding gifts in a fire. We didn't have the money to replace them so we have just been surviving on the minimal stuff to get us by while we've been building a house. Now, we have a new home and very little to put in it. I have a decorating theme and colors for my new home. Some people are going to throw me a house warming, would it be ok to register somewhere like Target (nothing too expensive, just everyday stuff we need) for the house warming so people have gift ideas and I can get stuff in the colors I need? (This is the second time I asked this, I just need more opinions.)

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    I have never heard of anyone registering for a housewarming party. I don't think it would be a good idea. What you could do is write on the invitation that you are in dire need of everyday items for your home because of the fire that you had six years ago.

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The question is often asked here, and it is totally against proper etiquette; considered tacky, and not necessary. House warnings came from church house blessings, and the traditional gifts were bread and salt. This has evolved some, but still isn't a major gift giving occasion.

Old Mister Happy

Why not just invite everyone to your house warming party and announce you're passing the plate, like at church and expecting donations! .

Freesumpin

Very tacky

Lori G

Generally speaking, registering for gifts for ANY occasion is tacky, tacky, tacky. You should never "ask" for gifts nor expect them in this manner. Not to mention, such parties usually are not thrown FOR you; you throw them yourself. You are hosting your first event in your new house to "debut" it to family and friends. If you're concerned about etiquette, you should be concerned about ALL of it, not cherry-pick certain things you aren't sure of and ignore the obvious because you want it regardless of etiquette. Housewarming gifts are usually just tokens and knick-knacks, not intended to outfit or decorate a home.

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