My husband's aunt is throwing me a baby shower. She sent out the invitations last week. And I forgot to add a friend on her list of addresses. Would it be tacky to ask if she can add one more person?
Thank you to everyone for your response. I called my husband's aunt and indeed...she was very understanding about adding another person to the shower! Thanks everyone!
I don't think it is tacky at all! Just call and blame it on the "Baby Brain"!
Hi Rachel, I would say something, tell the truth and no one can fault you for that! If you are worried, have you husband aske her for you, and explain that you are not trying to be tacky. Mistakes happen! Welcome to "mommy brain!" If your Aunt is excited enough to throw you a shower, I am sure she wouldn't mind one more friend who will be sharing the same happiness. If the shower includes a meal, maybe you and you husband could offer to pay for the extra plate. Best Wishes for your new family. You are so lucky to be surrounded by so many who love you!
I don't think it's tacky at all! We all make mistakes! When you're making a list of people it's easy to forget one or two! Go for it and let her know you missed a person and would like to add it! I'm sure it will be fine!!! Congratulations!
I don't think it's tacky. I am sure she remembers what it's like to be pregnant and try to keep track of ANYTHING! As I recall, I had to practically write myself notes if I wanted to remember to tie my shoes and brush my teeth, let alone remember everyone I wanted to invite to my baby shower. =) Congrats on your baby-to-be and have fun!!
I guess it depends ont he reason you are inviting her. Is it someone you're close to?
Hello R.: Having given over 50 showers both baby and bridal, I can say no one is ever to late to invite. I am sure that if you let the Aunt know, she would be delighted.
Recently I helped give a baby shower for my daughter-in-law, the day of the party to our saddness it was discovered that 2 aunts had not recieved their invitations, and didn't want to just come if they might not have been invited. So I would be sure to have someone check if there is no response from someone important to you. Also know that not everyone will be able to come so if 40 are invited only 25 may come so generally speaking there is plenty of room for everyone to share the love of the newest edition to the family. God Bless you and your baby. I hope that you will enjoy the adventure of parenthood. Nana Glenda
It is not tacky at all. You have "mommy prego brain" right now, and being forgetful is to be expected. Just call your aunt. She should understand.
Not at all! You have prego brain right now, you are bound to forget things, miss place things, call the dog by your husbands name, you get a free pass when you are prego that is one of the nicest things about it! That and the baby you end up with, lol.
No, I don't think it should be a big deal.. the invites only went out last week.. besides, you are entitled to forget once in awhile.. your aunt obviously cares enough to throw you a shower so much so that she probably won't care that you add another part.. unless of course she is an uptight person.. otherwise, most people wouldn't care..
R.,
Congratulations! No, its not tacky- pregnant women forget-thats what we do. She will understand. Ask her to send your friend and invitation.
Molly
no, not tacky at all. it's fine. sheesh.
Absolutely not! Let her know that you have pregnancy brain and you forgot a friend on the list you gave her. Your hubby's aunt will understand. It would be terrible if your friend found out she wasn't invited because you were afraid to add her to the list.
If there are no invitations left or something, just make one up on the computer or let the aunt know you will be calling your friend to personally invite her. You could tell the aunt and then ask for a blank invitation and take care of it yourself since she already sent the rest.
The shower is for your new baby and if you really want this person there it shouldn't be a problem. I'm sure she won't know your aunt sent the other invites out already. I would not feel bad asking your aunt to add 1 more. Congrats!
I do not think it is tacky to add a person. Congrats on your impending birth. You are in for the best journey of your life.
No, it wouldn't be tacky. I can't imagine someone being bothered by such a simple request.
Hi R.,
Of course you should send her an invitation. You can even call her and invite her personally if you'd rather. It's your party (and your baby's!) and you should have whoever you want there and have no regrets. And don't even worry about what heinous taboo you might be committing. Unless you run with the likes of Donald Trump and the President, no one will even think twice about it. And if she would be hurt if she wasn't invited...all the more reason to make sure she gets on that list. Have a wonderful time, and let THEM pamper YOU!
Not at all. Just call and say I am so sorry, but I forgot to add ________ to the list. I hope I didn't cause you any inconvience. I just don't want anyone to get hurt feelings. I am sure she will understand:)
Dear R.,
By all means, ask your aunt to send out another invitation. If there aren't any left, you can improvise or just make a telelphone invitation.
If this person is a really good friend of yours, they won't care how they get invited. They wouldn't want you worrying so much about it.
Have fun and congratulations!
No, not tacky at all. Have a great time and congratulations!
