should someone guard the gift table?

Answer 1

UNFORTUNATLY YES, AND WATCH ENVELOPES ESPECIALLY THEY MAY CONTAIN MONEY OR GIFT CARDS

Answer 2

Yes, you should.

Not long ago, there was big news about a couple in Ohio being robbed but noone other than the wedding officiant!!!!! The couple was broken hearted over some people not bringing gifts, specially some home-depot cards that they were hoping to receive to remodel their home. Finally, a guest asked them if they had redeem the card and they said that they never received them.
Luckily, home depot was able to trace the gifts cards and they were redeem by the wedding officiant. The couple remembers that the officiant was eager to leave shortly after the ceremony and seemed nervous.

Also, some hired staff know that those envelopes contain money and they are always around and will have the perfect oportunity to get to the table and grab a few envelopes without being noticed and no one will be able to trace them.

If you can't trust the wedding officiant, then you should trust no one. Guard your table.

Good luck

Answer 3

This is a tough one. Usually you would tell family members to kind of keep an eye out. At least have the gift table somewhere still on the side, but still in sight - by the bar, or band, for example. For sure, don't leave envelopes just out - have someone designated to put those away somewhere safely. Unfortunately, yes, I've heard of thefts at weddings - and they weren't the catering or hotel staff - they were guests who did it!

Answer 4

Yes, in a way. To be safe, don't put the table right by the door, which is most peoples first mistake. Someone is less likely to take something if they have to carry it all the way across the room. Also, don't use a birdcage or some other decorative box for the cards. Make sure it is large and only has a small slit in the top. Once they go in you don't want them coming out.

Answer 5

Most bride and grooms do not receive that many gift anymore. In fact, the last five weddings I've been to, there are been less than 10 gifts at the table. It's mainly just money or gift cards that's given to the bride or groom. You can have someone 'monitor' the gift table and have the bride carry a 'money purse'. It's just a drawstring bag to hold the money, gift cards, and cards. This way, the thousands of dollars in cash and gift cards are covered and if you loose a blender or toaster, it's no big deal.

Answer 6

As the first person, noted "unfortunately yes".
Some people have the birdcage so cards could be put into it - which makes it harder to run off with. I found a venue that, for $35, gives you a wooden 'church' that has an envelope slot and a lock on it.
I've heard tons of horror stories about stolen gifts at weddings. It is so sad that people would do it.

In a "rich" town near me, they actually have at least 1 person stay at home to "guard" the house during funerals because so many people had break-ins.

Answer 7

It's all about placement...make sure the gift table is NOT near a door...it should be in the opposite side...if possible. That way it would be noticable if someone is hanging out there. I would put someone in charge of keeping an eye on it, you have much to loose if not. Good luck!

Answer 8

Make sure someone keeps an eye on the table. Although our wedding was so small and we knew we could trust everyone there, that we didn't need that. Also we could see the table for ourselves.
But if your wedding is big and would be hard to catch someone trying to get something for themselves, then maybe you should have someone checking on it every once in awhile.

Answer 9

It depends on how large your wedding is. If it is small, I would say it is not necessary, unless you don't trust the help. If it is large I would say definately, there have been too many cases of people "crashing" weddings and stealing cards and gifts. And the worst part is it's such a big wedding, so you don't even notice them.

Answer 10

Usually this responsibility of keeping and eye on the gifts is given to the best man. The groomsmen can also help, the more eyes the better.

Depending on where your reception is sometimes the hall will also have a manger on duty to keep and eye on things like that.

Good luck!

Answer 11

I would say yes, but not make it look like that person is actually "guiding" the table like a military person. Assign this person to write down who gave the gift, take the envelopes to put in your wedding book, etc.