I Did Not Get An invitation What the!

Question

A member in my family is going to throw a baby shower which is this Sunday, My family and I have not recieved an invitation.

I spoke with another family member of mine and she seemed surprised that we did not recieve our invitation, she said maybe the wrong zip code was put on it.

I think that is bull because, we have a phone and we could easily be called and other people in our family know our address.

I was excited about going, but I guess I am not going since I did not recieve an inviation.

Should I go to this shower even though I did not recieve an invitation?

Answer 1

Yeah sure, it's always good to go someplace where you're not invited.  NOT!  You should not attend an event where you are not invited, didn't your mother teach you anything?

Answer 2

I've hosted numerous bridal, baby, graduation, anniversary and birthday parties over the years. Sometimes the invitations get lost in the mail. If you are a family member and it doesn't make sense that you wouldn't be invited, for pete's sake simply call the hostess and ask if it was mailed to you. Get the details, buy your present and go. Its not that big of a drama, its a shower.  

Answer 3

No.  You did not get an invitation, for whatever reason.  It may not be personal at all-- It could simply be a matter of room available for the party, or any number of other reasons.  If you are asked about it, then bring up the fact that you didn't receive an invitation.

But whatever happens, be gracious.  It will stand you in good stead.

Answer 4

It would be most inappropriate to attend without an invitation. If it concerns you that much then ring the relative throwing the shower and say that you would like to attend, would that be alright?

Answer 5

I'm sure it was just an innocent oversight.   Your relative who's throwing the shower is probably really busy right now organizing everything, and ... well, again, it was probably just an oversight.

I wouldn't take it personally.

.

Answer 6

Talk to them

If they don't want you there then they will tell you and if they do they will tell you so call them

Answer 7

Call and ask. Don't be such a baby. No one knows if you receive your invite or not. Maybe it got lost in the mail.

I've received 2 wedding invitations this year-- one for someone who hasn't lived here in 7 years, and another was just put in the wrong mailbox.

Just call

Answer 8

well, what you can do, is to go to the shower anyway, and if she really didnt' invite you, just say something and make her feel bad about it. That's a really mean thing to do, but it's also a mean thing that she didn't invite you. Find out first though, if she made a mistake

Answer 9

No, it would be rude to just show up.  But I would get a small present and give it to her before the shower.  Then make a comment like, "I wanted you to have this to open at your shower.  I hope you enjoy the party."  Then if she meant to invite you she'll question your statement.  Otherwise, you'll still be a nice relative and maybe make her feel guilty for leaving you off the list.