Comments on: Invite Wording for the "Display Shower"… http://weddingbellesonline.com/2008/08/02/invite-wording-for-the-display-shower/ For the ladies of the aisle... Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:29:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Jennifer http://weddingbellesonline.com/2008/08/02/invite-wording-for-the-display-shower/#comment-557 Jennifer Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:45:14 +0000 http://bemybridesmaid.wordpress.com/?p=221#comment-557 I was thinking of having a display shower but how do you display monetary or giftcard gifts? I was thinking of having a display shower but how do you display monetary or giftcard gifts?

]]> By: sam http://weddingbellesonline.com/2008/08/02/invite-wording-for-the-display-shower/#comment-426 sam Sat, 07 May 2011 23:07:58 +0000 http://bemybridesmaid.wordpress.com/?p=221#comment-426 I just attended my first "display" shower, and I can say that there are advantages and disadvantages. It definitely saves a ton of time, but then people just kind of drifted off home after lunch. The idea of a display is nice, but most people just left their gift in the mostly crate & barrel cartons, so you couldn't see what anything was. I couldn't figure out how to display a set of glasses without them breaking in transport, so I just printed out a pic of the items and glued them on the carton. I needn't have bothered, as most people didn't really even look at the display anyway. So, overall, my vote is for the old fashioned type of shower. I just attended my first “display” shower, and I can say that there are advantages and disadvantages. It definitely saves a ton of time, but then people just kind of drifted off home after lunch. The idea of a display is nice, but most people just left their gift in the mostly crate & barrel cartons, so you couldn’t see what anything was. I couldn’t figure out how to display a set of glasses without them breaking in transport, so I just printed out a pic of the items and glued them on the carton. I needn’t have bothered, as most people didn’t really even look at the display anyway. So, overall, my vote is for the old fashioned type of shower.

]]> By: Cat http://weddingbellesonline.com/2008/08/02/invite-wording-for-the-display-shower/#comment-373 Cat Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:48:56 +0000 http://bemybridesmaid.wordpress.com/?p=221#comment-373 I attended a baby shower last year and it was my first "display" shower. I was very impressed with how the set up was done. I will be duplicating this same set up this year with my best friend's baby shower. The gifts were arranged by theme (e.g. bath time, sleepy time, feeding time, etc) on separate tables arranged in one section of the room. Guests were given tags to write their name and attach to their unwrapped gifts so if there are multiple gifts given by a single person, they are easily identified. In addition, guests were given envelopes to write their mailing addresses on, this way the mom-to-be can easily write thank you notes without searching around for the mailing list. I hope this helps others out there! I attended a baby shower last year and it was my first “display” shower. I was very impressed with how the set up was done. I will be duplicating this same set up this year with my best friend’s baby shower. The gifts were arranged by theme (e.g. bath time, sleepy time, feeding time, etc) on separate tables arranged in one section of the room. Guests were given tags to write their name and attach to their unwrapped gifts so if there are multiple gifts given by a single person, they are easily identified. In addition, guests were given envelopes to write their mailing addresses on, this way the mom-to-be can easily write thank you notes without searching around for the mailing list. I hope this helps others out there!

]]> By: Nina http://weddingbellesonline.com/2008/08/02/invite-wording-for-the-display-shower/#comment-340 Nina Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:56:08 +0000 http://bemybridesmaid.wordpress.com/?p=221#comment-340 Hi Marlene, There are a few things you can do. You can simply stick the actual card from the guest on the gift, or you can make your own. Either way it's nice to display what the guest brings. If they bring 4 place settings, you can stack them, and open one on top to display. There's no need to open all of them. If gifts have been sent to the bride's house, presumably it is because they guest is unable to make it to the shower. While it's a nice gesture to bring those gifts to display at the shower, it isn't necessary. Unless of course those guest will be at the shower. A good rule, is to try and display the gifts of those attending the shower. You can always mention that there were some people who weren't able to make it to the shower in a quick thank- you toast to guests, simply saying the bride and her family appreciate the sweet thoughts and gifts that have been sent. Good luck and happy shower day! WBO Hi Marlene,

There are a few things you can do. You can simply stick the actual card from the guest on the gift, or you can make your own. Either way it’s nice to display what the guest brings. If they bring 4 place settings, you can stack them, and open one on top to display. There’s no need to open all of them. If gifts have been sent to the bride’s house, presumably it is because they guest is unable to make it to the shower. While it’s a nice gesture to bring those gifts to display at the shower, it isn’t necessary. Unless of course those guest will be at the shower. A good rule, is to try and display the gifts of those attending the shower. You can always mention that there were some people who weren’t able to make it to the shower in a quick thank- you toast to guests, simply saying the bride and her family appreciate the sweet thoughts and gifts that have been sent. Good luck and happy shower day!

WBO

]]> By: Marlene http://weddingbellesonline.com/2008/08/02/invite-wording-for-the-display-shower/#comment-339 Marlene Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:30:58 +0000 http://bemybridesmaid.wordpress.com/?p=221#comment-339 We will be doing a bridal shower display table. If you make a card for each gift that comes in, should the card have something like "Given by" or just the guests name. If one of the guests bring 4 place settings of dishes, for example, do all four place settings need to be displayed or can we display one set and under their name add "4 place settings" . If gifts were set to the brides home, should they be brought to the shower to add to the display table? The shower is fast approaching and we are getting nervous about making sure we do not offend anyone. Thanks:-) We will be doing a bridal shower display table. If you make a card for each gift that comes in, should the card have something like “Given by” or just the guests name. If one of the guests bring 4 place settings of dishes, for example, do all four place settings need to be displayed or can we display one set and under their name add “4 place settings” . If gifts were set to the brides home, should they be brought to the shower to add to the display table? The shower is fast approaching and we are getting nervous about making sure we do not offend anyone. Thanks:-)

]]> By: Nina http://weddingbellesonline.com/2008/08/02/invite-wording-for-the-display-shower/#comment-326 Nina Sun, 06 Feb 2011 14:30:10 +0000 http://bemybridesmaid.wordpress.com/?p=221#comment-326 Stacie, Display showers are really what you make of them. You could make a card for each gift as it comes in, and place it (place card style) in front of the gift so guests know who brought what, or just tape the card right to the gift. For a baby shower, you could always string up a clothes line somewhere, and hang any clothing on the line. In my experience there are a lot of outfits at baby showers. If you think they'll be a lot of books, try getting a few different sized cartons and placing them around the room to display the books, or any other gifts on. Good luck, and have fun! *WBO Stacie,
Display showers are really what you make of them. You could make a card for each gift as it comes in, and place it (place card style) in front of the gift so guests know who brought what, or just tape the card right to the gift. For a baby shower, you could always string up a clothes line somewhere, and hang any clothing on the line. In my experience there are a lot of outfits at baby showers. If you think they’ll be a lot of books, try getting a few different sized cartons and placing them around the room to display the books, or any other gifts on. Good luck, and have fun! *WBO

]]> By: Stacie http://weddingbellesonline.com/2008/08/02/invite-wording-for-the-display-shower/#comment-323 Stacie Sun, 06 Feb 2011 11:41:04 +0000 http://bemybridesmaid.wordpress.com/?p=221#comment-323 Hi- I've been asked to assist with the "staging" of the baby shower gifts @ my niece's shower next weekend. Any great unusual staging tips? Hi- I’ve been asked to assist with the “staging” of the baby shower gifts @ my niece’s shower next weekend. Any great unusual staging tips?

]]> By: Melina http://weddingbellesonline.com/2008/08/02/invite-wording-for-the-display-shower/#comment-232 Melina Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:59:10 +0000 http://bemybridesmaid.wordpress.com/?p=221#comment-232 Thanks to your suggestions I came up with a verse for our environmentally conscience mom to be...she had expressed that she would rather her guests refrain from the waste leftover from wrapped gifts. "Green is the theme for the mama-to-be...please bring your gifts wrapped organically". Thanks to your suggestions I came up with a verse for our environmentally conscience mom to be…she had expressed that she would rather her guests refrain from the waste leftover from wrapped gifts.

“Green is the theme for the mama-to-be…please bring your gifts wrapped organically”.

]]> By: Nina http://weddingbellesonline.com/2008/08/02/invite-wording-for-the-display-shower/#comment-46 Nina Wed, 19 May 2010 03:34:53 +0000 http://bemybridesmaid.wordpress.com/?p=221#comment-46 How adorable is this. It's amazing how much sweeter something can sound with just the right set of words strung together. I LOVE this! Thanks for sharing Joanne, and congratulations to you and your daughter! Best! *The Wedding Belles* How adorable is this. It’s amazing how much sweeter something can sound with just the right set of words strung together. I LOVE this! Thanks for sharing Joanne, and congratulations to you and your daughter! Best! *The Wedding Belles*

]]> By: Joanne http://weddingbellesonline.com/2008/08/02/invite-wording-for-the-display-shower/#comment-45 Joanne Wed, 19 May 2010 03:27:57 +0000 http://bemybridesmaid.wordpress.com/?p=221#comment-45 My daughter is the "display" shower queen -- For her Bridal shower we said : "So our time can be spent with the Bride-to-Be, Please bring gifts wrapped to see. Clear paper works fine - Or wrap it in twine. We'll put them on display in a most classy way!" And this year for her Baby Shower - we are using: "The adorable baby gifts will be put on display - So no need to wrap in any way- a ribbon or twine will do just fine, leaving us free to visit and dine! " . Our guests LOVED the display Bridal Shower and we are excited to do it again for the baby shower! My daughter is the “display” shower queen — For her Bridal shower we said : “So our time can be spent with the Bride-to-Be, Please bring gifts wrapped to see. Clear paper works fine – Or wrap it in twine. We’ll put them on display in a most classy way!” And this year for her Baby Shower – we are using: “The adorable baby gifts will be put on display – So no need to wrap in any way- a ribbon or twine will do just fine, leaving us free to visit and dine! ” . Our guests LOVED the display Bridal Shower and we are excited to do it again for the baby shower!

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