I have an etiquette question. My hubby is about to graduate with his bachelor's degree in July. I'm going to have a pre-graduation night dinner for him at a nice restaurant. Is it proper etiquette to put "gift ideas" or something to that effect on the invite for the dinner? If so, what are good "gift ideas" for a college graduate?
Let me also say....we are not expecting gifts, I'm just asking. Me & the boys are going to purchase a gift but that's different.
Thanks for the great responses. I'll leave that part out of the invitation. I'm sure some family members will want to give gifts and if they ask, I'll tell them something he likes. I'm very excited for him. It's been a long haul but "we" finally made it!!!
I agree with the others - don't do it.
BTW, Congrats to your hubby for getting that degree, especially with 4 kids to take care of! And Congrats to you because I am sure it was just as much extra work for you supporting him in it!
Don't do it. And congratulation to the whole family, as I am sure it was a family effort!
I would not put that on the invitation. It would make your dinner appear that the attendees are obligated to bring a gift.
If someone asks you...just give them an idea.
People do gift idea parties for wedding shower's like around the house gifts/outdoor gifts. The same for baby showers like diaper parties or clothing parties. I don't think it is proper etiquette to put gift ideas on an invitation for your husbands graduation dinner party. By placing something like that on an invitation it makes it look like you are expecting a gift from everyone you are inviting and I am sure that is not the way you want to come across to your friends and family. Most of the graduation parties I have been to for people who graduate later in life usually say no gifts please. That way people do not feel like they have to buy a gift. Most of the time people will bring something anyway and it usually is money or a gift card. Then he buy whatever he likes.
I would definitely not put anything on the invitation. But you should probably get some ideas from him so that if anyone asks you'll have an idea of what he wants.
