Me and my fiance are getting married at the courthouse. We were wondering if it's possible to receive wedding gifts. I realize we should send cards out to family,friends, relatives etc to announce our marriage has occured but is it possible to in that note express we would like to receive gifts or not? I don't know what to do and of course wedding gifts would be lovely since we don't have much at our apartment.
2007-01-24 19:08:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Since you haven't gotten married yet, talk to someone close in the family about a bridal shower or honey-do party. You can even wait until after the ceremony to have it, especially since no one is invited to the courthouse. It's your best bet for gifts.
Also, if finances allow, plan for a reception - even just a small one at a friends house. Simple food, etc, and show your wedding and honeymoon pics around. Send announcements on the day you marry (have them printed and preaddressed to stick them in the mail that day.) This is your 2nd biggest way for gifts.
However, I'd refrain from asking for gifts on any invitations or announcements. It's tacky and in poor tastes. Many consider putting registry information tacky as well, but if you have a laid back family, it's probably no problem.
Best of luck and congrats!
2007-01-24 21:28:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are getting married most people will WANT to send you a gift...I wouldn't ask for them I would make a "wedding gift list" on line or with a store and have a small note in the announcement stating where your gift list is.
Have a lovely wedding!
2007-01-24 20:13:50 · answer #2 · answered by MattnMoo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. It does not matter where you tie the knot. If someone wants to remember your special day with a gift, then by all means accept it graciously. If you send printed announcements of your marriage, then it is up to the receiver of the announcement whether a gift will be given. I would caution you against asking for gifts, but should you receive a gift, a thank you note should be sent to the giver. Best wishes to you and yours.
2007-01-24 19:22:19 · answer #3 · answered by Judie 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Can you receive gifts? Of course you can. What you can't do, is send any note requesting gifts. You should send an announcement out to friends and family, but the reason should be to let everyone know of your joyous event, not to hint at a gift.
2007-01-24 19:13:28 · answer #4 · answered by MelB 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you could have a small get together at a family members house after you get married that would make it easier and people would be more likely to want to give you gifts.
Plan a small reception, send out invites/announcements saying that you will be married on such and such date at the court house and there will be a small reception to follow.
When you send out those cards you can include the little cards that you are give when you register at stores.
You can register and Bed, Bath & Beyond or Target... when you do you get a little kit that includes little cards, a bit smaller than business cards, they are meant to be included with invatations.
Are you having a maid of honor or good friend witness? Have her or you mom throw you a bridal shower too!
These are all normal things and are meant to make sure that a new couple has everything that they need to start their new life together!
Congratulations and good luck!
2007-01-24 19:19:28 · answer #5 · answered by flappymcp 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's NEVER appropriate to ask for gifts, if people feel the need to send one, they will. Just send out announcements. You won't get as many gifts as you would if you had a reception of some sort, but you will probably get some.
2007-01-24 19:13:55 · answer #6 · answered by dancin thru life 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you send announcements to friends and family I am quite sure you will receive wedding gifts.
2007-01-27 15:03:11 · answer #7 · answered by mimegamy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I buy wedding gifts for my family and friends as a means to celebrate the occasion, not as pay back for a reception. So, yes, I personally would buy a wedding a gift for any couple who invited me to their wedding or was close enough to me that I wanted to help celebrate their wedding. And when I say "buy a wedding gift" what I really mean is "give them cash" - everyone needs and appreciates cash. If you can't see yourself giving cash, then buy some nice monogrammed bath towels.
2016-03-29 01:35:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you can take gifts if offered, but it is not advisable to ask for gifts, specifically. But don't bank on the gifts to fill your apartment. People generally offer flower bouquets and cards as gift at such informal low budget wedding, other than close relatives.
2007-01-24 19:46:55 · answer #9 · answered by wizard of the East 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't see why not we got married by a justice of the peace and had a reception after, we received quite a few gifts.
2007-01-24 19:14:39 · answer #10 · answered by Kathleen B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋