Pampered Chef bridal party

sprtychick10

The idea has been thrown out at me about possibly having a Pampered Chef wedding party. Has anyone had one? How do they work? Do you create a wish list of their products?

I love their stuff but some of it is pricey and I don't want my guests to feel pressured to buy something out of their price range.

sprtychick10

I meant to say bridal shower, not bridal party. Sorry

niecie_jeff

I have a friend who sells Pampered Chef and is wanting me to have one. The way it works is you will make a registry and people will buy things off it for you. You will then be able to collect the hostest rewards for the items not bought. Or, you could just set up a registry and if people want, they can buy from that along w/other registries. Hope that helps!

covejack

If you have a look back or do a search, I think you'll find some other threads on this topic.  Generally I think they're regarded as a bad idea.  Personally, I don't like the idea, because your guests will feel pressured to buy you stuff from Pampered Chef.  I know a shower is to give gifts, but your friends and family shouldn't feel compelled to buy from one product line.  Good luck with your planning.

Em72653

My mother is a rep for Pampered Chef and she wanted to throw me a PC party and I told her no immediately. I said I didn't want our friends and family to feel pressued into buying gifts. It's awkward, I would not recommend it.

caseyandlizzie

I already don't like the pressure of feeling like I have to buy something when I go to these kinds of parties but it puts extra pressure on your guests if it is your bridal shower. Please don't do this. Register at a store and let your guests pick out something that fits into their budget on their own time.

LauraT25

In addition to the pressure people feel to buy, I also don't like the idea that the PC rep (usually a friend or relative of the bride) will be profiting off of the bridal shower.  I like some of the more unique/original PC products, but I really dislike PC showers.

mcskatcat

I agree that it isn't a great idea.  People do tend to feel pressured to buy you something, and I don't like the idea that they couldn't pick something thoughtful out beforehand and wrap it.  I recently bought a present for my SIL's shower and I was excited picking out something that I knew she really, really wanted and I can't wait to see how she feels when she opens it. 

Furthermore, direct sales reps will try to get all of your guests on for later business.  I almost gaurantee that she will try to get each guest to book a party down the road separate from your own.  This is really just an uncomfortable situation for everyone. 

What you can do is plan on putting aside some money that you receive as wedding presents toward PC products, or I would even think if you have the option of creating a wishlist  that would be more appropriate than it being their only option to buy from - on the spot, nontheless. 

noodle_oo

oh god no, these are HORRIBLE.   So you basically watn to invite all your closest friends and family and put them in a situation where they are pressured to buy you overpriced stuff on the spot wiht you there?  What do you write on the invitations, make sure you bring your check book?  That's just rude.  I've been to these types of parties before (not shower, just a party) and i HATED it.  It is horrible.  ANd meanwhile the host is making commision off the sales and you get all kinds of bonus crap for forcing your friends and family to buy from them? 

It is horrible.  Terrible.  Really bad idea.  Please don't do it.  I hate these with a passion and I dont' know why people think they are a good idea. 

aimers1525

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_registering-gifts_pampered-chef-bridal-party?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:34Discussion:ea19bfc8-10c6-4bfa-ae52-a87ec5d0d948Post:55ebc5cf-f3d5-4521-8c04-dfea36284f1d">Re: Pampered Chef bridal party</a>:
[QUOTE]I agree that it isn't a great idea.  People do tend to feel pressured to buy you something, and I don't like the idea that they couldn't pick something thoughtful out beforehand and wrap it.  I recently bought a present for my SIL's shower and I was excited picking out something that I knew she really, really wanted and I can't wait to see how she feels when she opens it. <strong> Furthermore, direct sales reps will try to get all of your guests on for later business.  I almost gaurantee that she will try to get each guest to book a party down the road separate from your own.  This is really just an uncomfortable situation for everyone.  </strong>What you can do is plan on putting aside some money that you receive as wedding presents toward PC products, or I would even think if you have the option of creating a wishlist  that would be more appropriate than it being their only option to buy from - on the spot, nontheless. 
Posted by mcskatcat[/QUOTE]
In addition to all of the comments about people feeling pressured to buy you something (which I agree with), the bolded part is what I really dislike the most. I had a Mary Kay woman stalker for years who would not leave me alone. She tried to get me to quit my job and be part of her team. This was after hosting a party. I'll attend other people's Pampered Chef or whatever parties if there are products I'm interested, but I'll never, ever host again.

futurepivko

im on the "Nope, dont do it list". i have a family friend who sells PC. i love their stuff, but i wouldnt want to throw one of these

sprtychick10

Thanks for the great response! Everyone has basically said what I was thinking but I wanted to get some reassurance. Thanks again and happy wedding planning.