wedding/birthday same day

RAZZ81 · 02-09-2009, 04:52 PM

i'm getting married on the exact same day as my 50th birthday. should we put both on the wedding invitation or is that tacky? my girlfriend see's no problem putting both on, either do i, but i would like to hear from others.

teena · 02-09-2009, 08:31 PM

Hmmmm...

Maybe....

The invitation could read something like this...

Pretend your name is Steve...

"In celebration of Steve's 50th Birthday, your presence is requested at the marriage of Steve and (pretend name Pam's) wedding on DATE at TiME at PLACE."

Your presence is the only Birthday gift to bring...

Hmmm...not sure if that even makes sense...but it is the best I can do off the top of my head...lol.

Teena

rebajane · 02-10-2009, 08:50 PM

I wouldn't mention the birthday. Your family will know and will do what they usually do for your birthday .Other guests might veiw you as greedy, expecting 2 gifts. You will have many birthdays. Only one wedding day. And a bonus-- hopefully you will never forget your anniversity. Congradulations!

Sue Pendleton · 02-11-2009, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rebajane

I wouldn't mention the birthday. Your family will know and will do what they usually do for your birthday .Other guests might veiw you as greedy, expecting 2 gifts. You will have many birthdays. Only one wedding day. And a bonus-- hopefully you will never forget your anniversity. Congradulations!

Ditto. Or move your wedding day if in the future your family and friends will want to celebrate your b-day while you want to do a romantic anniversary. I was married on Thanksgiving and damn near every year I want 4 days of 'us' time and friends want to descend for the annual feast.

Liz321 · 02-11-2009, 08:47 AM

T-a-c-k-y

IMC67 · 02-11-2009, 11:34 AM

Hmmm tough one. First marriage? I like Teena's idea but could see where some may see it as tacky. It is an important milestone, and more important it is your day. You know your loved ones you are inviting. If mention of your 50th is viewed by some as being greedy and a solicitation for "another"gift that'll keep them from attending so be it. Those that know and love and are important to you and your lovely bride will be there with one, two, or even no gifts, and you will appreciate them all the more. Congrats "old man". Enjoy your day.

02-09-2009, 04:52 PM	#1
RAZZ81 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: brookhaven Posts: 46	wedding/birthday same day i'm getting married on the exact same day as my 50th birthday. should we put both on the wedding invitation or is that tacky? my girlfriend see's no problem putting both on, either do i, but i would like to hear from others.

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02-09-2009, 08:31 PM	#2
teena Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,333	Hmmmm... Maybe.... The invitation could read something like this... Pretend your name is Steve... "In celebration of Steve's 50th Birthday, your presence is requested at the marriage of Steve and (pretend name Pam's) wedding on DATE at TiME at PLACE." Your presence is the only Birthday gift to bring... Hmmm...not sure if that even makes sense...but it is the best I can do off the top of my head...lol. Teena

02-10-2009, 08:50 PM	#3
rebajane Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AR Posts: 507	I wouldn't mention the birthday. Your family will know and will do what they usually do for your birthday .Other guests might veiw you as greedy, expecting 2 gifts. You will have many birthdays. Only one wedding day. And a bonus-- hopefully you will never forget your anniversity. Congradulations!

02-11-2009, 11:34 AM	#6
IMC67 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Whosyour City Posts: 99	Hmmm tough one. First marriage? I like Teena's idea but could see where some may see it as tacky. It is an important milestone, and more important it is your day. You know your loved ones you are inviting. If mention of your 50th is viewed by some as being greedy and a solicitation for "another"gift that'll keep them from attending so be it. Those that know and love and are important to you and your lovely bride will be there with one, two, or even no gifts, and you will appreciate them all the more. Congrats "old man". Enjoy your day.