Fundraising at a shower

I think the raffle or 50/50 at some other time is good but not at the shower. If you don't want to go to the expense of funding a party then selling 50/50 tickets is the way to go.

I personally wouldn't do it either! Like others mentioned, I don't have cash on me at a shower, plus you already purchased a gift for the bride.

If you do want to fund raise, you could have a raffle or 50/50 draw on Facebook.

Thanks.. I was thinking the same. It was a nice idea from my friend in theory to help us out but that was my initial response to it as well. I think people would caught off guard and probably confused.

The not bringing money was one of my points as well.. People wouldn't be prepared to spend money because it's not something that you normally do.

Unfortunately I'm on the do not do it side.

I wouldn't say it's not classy - but I don't think it would be perceived well. Your guests are already coming out to the shower with gifts (hopefully) and to show up and have to pay more puts a bad taste in ones mouth. (I know you wouldn't be forcing people to participate in 50/50 but as a guest you would feel that way because how few of people there are and how noticeable it would be if you didn't.)

I personally wouldn't do the fundraiser at a shower. You could have some type of bbq and do a little fundraiser that way or even just have a few nice baskets and raffle them off on your facebook. I wouldn't do it at a shower as people are already buying a large gift and I never bring money with me either to them.