Just requesting gift cards for a housewarming gift?
March 7, 2010 | In: New Home Gifts
My sister is giving me a housewarming party for my first home. I basically have all of the household items that I need. I don’t want to get a bunch of repeated gifts or items that I don’t need. Would it be tacky to just request gift cards?
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9 Responses to Just requesting gift cards for a housewarming gift?
ColtsGal
March 7th, 2010 at 9:55 am
it’s tacky to request anything for a gift. it just seems like “gift giving” parties are getting out of control, seriously.
engagement party, bridal shower, wedding, housewarming, baby shower, etc…
all for the same people.
joe_on_drums
March 7th, 2010 at 10:46 am
Yes, it would be very tacky to ask for gift cards. Imagine someone saying to you, “Come on over, bring me money”.
Yikes!
If your sister knows how “outfitted” you already are, perhaps she will mention to any gift givers that you might need some new scented candles, poutpourri, bath soaps or salts, or the fact that you are always running out of gourmet coffee/tea. A gift card may fall in your lap, so don’t fret.
These items may be gently suggested since they are consumed regularly and quickly, but won’t sit in a box in the basement until the present model breaks.
Good luck with your new home!
leslie b
March 7th, 2010 at 11:34 am
I would say yes, that’s rude. A gift is just that, a gift. I would far prefer to receive an invitation saying simply, “We are requesting no gifts. We hope you will just come and help us celebrate our new home.” I would most likely show up with a nice card and a gift card anyway, but to state that you don’t want gifts, only money, implies that you don’t trust my judgment to select something appropriate for you.
EvilWoman0913
March 7th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Tell your sister that you would rather have gift cards so she can pass the info along to those that she invited, if they ask what they should get you. It’s tacky to specify something like that unless you are specifically asked “what do you need or want?” and even then it just seems more polite to beat around the bush a little before saying something like ” well, a gift card would be nice”.
Kate G
March 7th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Yes…you never ever ever request any type of gift. If people ask, route them to your sister, who you will have previously told that if anyone chooses to bring a gift, then they may give a giftcard. But if someone does bring you a repeated gift, so what? Give it to someone who needs it. Or maybe you should just say on the invite that presents will not be accepted.
Dave
March 7th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Is the purpose of a house warming to have a party or to get loot?
It would be far less tacky to state you have everything you need and the presence of their company would be all that you desire.
kittywhite92630
March 7th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
Tacky and rude! People will get you what they want – it’s not up to the recipient.
Tony C
March 7th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Is she sending out the invitations or you? If she is, she could say you have most things – then people could decide whether to get you anything else.
Tom T
March 7th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
A little “tip” from someone other than you that guests should give gift cards would probably be appreciated as there’s always a quandary about what kind of gift to buy. You might ask your sister to call it a “gift card housewarming.” (Congratulations on your new home!)