I am starting to arrange our DD's christening, and have decided to have a bit of a party afterwards, with possibly 70 or 80 friends and family (DH has a huge family).
However DD will have recently turned 2 and already has lots of toys. But I understand that guests will want to (or feel they should) buy her a gift. Is it rude of me to say something along the lines of this on the invitation. I know close family/godparents will certainly insist, but I genuinely think it is more important that everyone is there to help us celebrate this special day with her, rather than feel obliged to bring presents.
I did think that if people wanted to give something then maybe a small contribution to a local children's hospice. Or am I being stupid - shall I just let people do what they want?
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Happiestinwellybobs · 25/03/2013 09:08
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