Today in the mail I received a formal themed bridal shower invitation to someone I have absolutely no idea who it is. It’s given by two people, who again, I have absolutely no idea who they are. It’s addressed to me, using my nickname. I’m trying to find the bride through FB, LinkedIn, anything to give me a clue as to who it is. So, would you call the women inviting just to solve the mystery?
I might ask around at work or my place of worship first to see if anybody I know there has a daughter getting married. It could be the daughter and mother have different last names.
Maybe check out any registry also. Could you know the groom?
Just call. I received a bridal shower invitation for the future wife of my husband’s cousin’s son. I had not seen the young man in fifteen years. I knew none of the names on the invitation.
Is it someone your mom might know? Do you have a male cousin or relative getting married soon? Maybe it’s his fiancée. But maybe it’s a mistake. Like the guy who got accidentally invited to a bachelor party. And went! https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/01/15/typo-landed-him-an-accidental-invite-bachelor-party-halfway-across-country-naturally-hes-going/?utm_term=.e0ad84092f21
But yeah, I’d call.
Sounds like good food for the shredder.
Is it possible there is someone else with your name living in your area? There is another man in town with the same name as my husband and we have received wedding and party invitations meant for them. I think people use whitepages or some other directory to get an address and end up sending it to the wrong person. The first time it happened, we mailed the invitation back to the return address with a note explaining we thought they meant to send it to the other family, and we got a note back thanking us for returning it. In your case, I think I would call the hostess and say you wanted to make sure the invitation was meant for you.
I was given a shower by my roommate whose hometown was the same as H’s. Some of those hometown invitees did not know who I was, although they were good friends of my MIL. I guess having a shower in H’s hometown wasn’t the best idea.
I’m guessing maybe you know someone on the groom’s side of the family…and this came from the bride’s. And maybe someon from work…?
But it is odd to get an invite to a shower and have no idea there is a wedding in the works.
Oh do let us curious folks know!
Just call the invitee. You’ll know soon enough how sincere the invitation is, or if it is a money grab. Don’t waste time contemplating or sloothing
Call, either it is for someone who meant you (you are acquainted with the groom’s side), OR it was meant for someone else with your same name (they Googled the name and got your address). If it’s the latter, there’s a chance the correct recipient could still be included.
There is someone with my first and last name whose gmail account differs by 1 middle initial (I don’t have one, she does). I have had several invites to student evaluation meetings meant for her (not sure why they are using a personal email account) due to leaving out that middle initial. She was always appreciative of my forwarding the invites.
Never thought it might be the groom. I have a very unique name, couldn’t be anyone else. I’ll call tomorrow and find out…but first I will try the registry. Good idea, it’s on the invite. I’ll let you know,
@1214mom and @thumper1 …you solved the mystery. I know the groom and his parents are good friends of ours. They live out of town, all of them, and the shower is in my city. Probably sorority sisters hosting or family here, I’m assuming! Haha! I’ll have to get ahold of my friend, the party is on the Kentucky Derby weekend and we are all to wear hats! (Although we are not in KY). Thanks guys. I feel a bit like an idiot.
Glad it worked out, and quickly.
Don’t feel bad. I looked for my favorite baseball hat for ten minutes today leaving the house. I was wearing it.
Maybe a good theme for thread. “Funny Dumb things we do. “
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Con mama, just wanted to let you know I have lurked here for years, rarely post, but you always start the most interesting and fascinating threads, from makeup to fashion to etiquette questions and everything in between, and I really always look forward to not only your response, but everyone’s response!
This reminded me of something from many years ago… I know someone who ended up with a couple dozen leftover invitations when planning their wedding. The maid of honor (who was an irrepressible prankster) did something that was less than honorable — she worked in the accounts department of a very, very fancy store in NYC, and she addressed the extra invitations to a selection of very well-known people who were, of course, not in any way acquainted with the bride or groom. I imagine all of those people had personal assistants and social secretaries, who handled their personal mail and invitations. The couple (who were unaware of this escapade) received a number of cards as well as a handful of very lovely gifts from politicians, entertainers, and socialites. One in particular, a stunning crystal bowl from Tiffany & Co., is still reportedly on display in their home. It was sent by a star of many classic films and his wife. I still shake my head and roll my eyes whenever I’m reminded of this story. It’s kind of a legend in my circle of friends from college.
@Lassie3 , why thank you! What a nice thing to say and it made my day, truly. Did you read my thread a few years back about my son getting caught with weed in his dorm? That one was a doozy.
@cameo43 , that is hilarious!
I’m sure I did. I’d be accused of stalking you in real life ?