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suvenR
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"Housewarming Party" etiquette?
So, I got married and had a bridal shower 4 years ago.
We want to do an "Open House" a month or so after we close on our new home so everyone can come and see our house and we can do the whole BBQ thing.
I don't want to write "House Warming" because I don't want people to feel like we are shaking a can for gifts.
What are some etiquette things I should be mindful of?
I was going to send one card, basically to serve as the invite as well as our change of address card. I was going to say something along the lines of "Open House on Saturday, August X. Stop by anytime between noon and 7 pm. Please give us a call to let us know if you'll be stopping by"
I want to do my best to get a headcount so we can be prepared with enough food and beverages.
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Posted 6/28/08 8:34 PM  |
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VickiC
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Re: "Housewarming Party" etiquette?
We did the same thing as you. We sent an email to family telling them the date and time we'd have an open house. Some people brought us a gift, others a card, and another flowers. I don't think it's a call for gifts considering everyone would want to come and see your new place anyway.
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| Posted 6/28/08 8:42 PM |
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cindy104
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Re: "Housewarming Party" etiquette?
I would just do a regular invite type card. You could say something like:
"______ & ______ just moved into their new home and would love to have their family and friends join them for a BBQ and celebrate!"
HTH!
Congrats on your new home too!
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| Posted 6/28/08 10:32 PM |
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shellybean
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Re: "Housewarming Party" etiquette?
Posted by cindy104
I would just do a regular invite type card. You could say something like:
"______ & ______ just moved into their new home and would love to have their family and friends join them for a BBQ and celebrate!"
HTH!
Congrats on your new home too!
I agree, if you write STOP BY, it doesnt sounf very fun!!! Say PARTY!! Most poeple dont get you gifts, maybe wine or somehting small..
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| Posted 6/28/08 11:45 PM |
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headoverheels
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Re: "Housewarming Party" etiquette?
Posted by shellybean
Posted by cindy104
I would just do a regular invite type card. You could say something like:
"______ & ______ just moved into their new home and would love to have their family and friends join them for a BBQ and celebrate!"
HTH!
Congrats on your new home too!
I agree, if you write STOP BY, it doesnt sounf very fun!!! Say PARTY!! Most poeple dont get you gifts, maybe wine or somehting small..
i agree as well - and if you want, pass on by word of mouth that you guys aren't looking for gifts, but definitely don't put that on the invite.
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| Posted 6/29/08 9:31 AM |
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JennJay41
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Re: "Housewarming Party" etiquette?
Posted by cindy104
I would just do a regular invite type card. You could say something like:
"______ & ______ just moved into their new home and would love to have their family and friends join them for a BBQ and celebrate!"
HTH!
Congrats on your new home too!
I think thats perfect!
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| Posted 6/29/08 11:18 PM |
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Re: "Housewarming Party" etiquette?
I'd say "please join us for the first get together in our new home" or something along those lines.
I guess you are not going to say "registered at Macys." 
Message edited 6/30/2008 12:08:54 AM.
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| Posted 6/30/08 12:08 AM |
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TJLealand3
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Re: "Housewarming Party" etiquette?
Posted by Kerie-is-so-very
I'd say "please join us for the first get together in our new home" or something along those lines.
I guess you are not going to say "registered at Macys."
You can say that you are doing all of your own home imporvements and are registered at LIJ 
I crack me up.........
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| Posted 6/30/08 10:27 AM |
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Jax430
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Re: "Housewarming Party" etiquette?
Posted by Kerie-is-so-very
I'd say "please join us for the first get together in our new home" or something along those lines.
We're having a huge housewarming/open house in a few weeks, and I said something along those lines.
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| Posted 6/30/08 10:34 AM |
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cindy104
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Re: "Housewarming Party" etiquette?
Posted by Jax430
Posted by Kerie-is-so-very
I'd say "please join us for the first get together in our new home" or something along those lines.
We're having a huge housewarming/open house in a few weeks, and I said something along those lines.
this is a great one too!!
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| Posted 6/30/08 9:22 PM |
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kns10-20
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Re: "Housewarming Party" etiquette?
Posted by shellybean
Posted by cindy104
I would just do a regular invite type card. You could say something like:
"______ & ______ just moved into their new home and would love to have their family and friends join them for a BBQ and celebrate!"
HTH!
Congrats on your new home too!
I agree, if you write STOP BY, it doesnt sounf very fun!!! Say PARTY!! Most poeple dont get you gifts, maybe wine or somehting small..
ITA! At the last housewarming gtg a lot of folks brought gifts. It was everything from plants to stationary. I brought a new laundry basket filled with cleaning products for her kitchen. My friend was  .
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| Posted 7/1/08 12:24 AM |
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rkoenke
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Re: "Housewarming Party" etiquette?
Posted by suvenR
So, I got married and had a bridal shower 4 years ago.
We want to do an "Open House" a month or so after we close on our new home so everyone can come and see our house and we can do the whole BBQ thing.
I don't want to write "House Warming" because I don't want people to feel like we are shaking a can for gifts.
What are some etiquette things I should be mindful of?
I was going to send one card, basically to serve as the invite as well as our change of address card. I was going to say something along the lines of "Open House on Saturday, August X. Stop by anytime between noon and 7 pm. Please give us a call to let us know if you'll be stopping by"
I want to do my best to get a headcount so we can be prepared with enough food and beverages.
Is this your first house, second? i only ask b/c i think for a second house people would be less inclined to buy a gift anyway...
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