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jambalady
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WWYD - using same birthday party theme as a friend
I'm not sure if this is a silly question or not, but sometimes I feel like I have no gauge of what upsets people.
My good friend is planning her DS' 1st birthday party (immediate family only, no friends).
She is having a cowboy theme. I knew this for a while.
She mentioned wanting to do WANTED posters, and I had another friend (not mutual) who did WANTED posters for her son's birthday, so I sent the pics of friend 2's posters to friend 1, and helped friend 1 design the template for the WANTED posters.
As I was doing this, I thought, what a great idea!! I love these posters. And of course, now I want to do the same thing for DS's 2nd birthday.
Neither of us are going to the other's party since we are both having family only.
Am I awful for even thinking of "stealing" her idea?
i'm not a creative person at all, but I wouldn't want to offend her.
Should I even ask if it is ok, or just try to think of a different theme?
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Posted 3/10/10 11:13 AM  |
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Linda1003
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Re: WWYD - using same birthday party theme as a friend
I think it's totally fine for you to have the same thing!! Go for it!! Sounds really cute!
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Angel321
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Re: WWYD - using same birthday party theme as a friend
i don't think there is ANYTHING wrong with you using the same theme - but for me personally, i'd just let her know and gage her response (if she seems ticked off, i'd likely change, but that's just me).
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| Posted 3/10/10 11:14 AM |
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Re: WWYD - using same birthday party theme as a friend
Ummm...it's a cowboy theme....!!!! I mean thousands of people use this theme every year. I say just do it and even let her know your doing it. Tell her she inspired you if anything!!
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| Posted 3/10/10 11:15 AM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: WWYD - using same birthday party theme as a friend
Since it's family only , I think you're fine.
While you don't have to clear a theme with a friend, I think it's a courtesy to do so if there is a large amount of mutal guests and if it were two big events. On some level, it would seem like a competitive.
edited - I'd also talk to her about sharing costs of decorations, etc if they're on different days.
Message edited 3/10/2010 11:18:01 AM.
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| Posted 3/10/10 11:17 AM |
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jambalady
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Re: WWYD - using same birthday party theme as a friend
Thanks guys, I will talk to her and try to get a sense of how she feels.
I kinda figured since there would be no mutual guests at the party it should be ok.
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| Posted 3/10/10 11:22 AM |
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