2007-11-28 07:34:43 · 21 answers · asked by Nicole A 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
YES! Don't do it, it is tacky. Make some "strategic phone calls" to family and close friends (just a few) and let them know where you are registered. Word of mouth will take care of the rest.
2007-11-28 07:37:56 · answer #1 · answered by Deanrijo 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Those are for shower invitations only. And it's only permissable then because of the polite fiction that the shower's HOST put them into the invitations, not the bride.
The only time you can EVER mention or even HINT about gifts is if someone asks you straight out what you might like. Even then, your telling them that your kitchen will be done in green with a rooster motif and you're registered at Macy's must be accompanied by the disclaimer that is their PRESENCE you are craving, not their PRESENTS.
2007-11-28 20:19:14 · answer #2 · answered by kill_yr_television 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! The only suitable place for a wedding registry card is in a bridal shower invitation. If someone you know is throwing you a bridal shower, have them insert a card with your registry info on it... :)
2007-11-30 09:44:40 · answer #3 · answered by The Mrs. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not wrong. Its just not proper. If you want to get the word out, try telling your parents and friends via email. I would not call.
Usually this information is sent out with invitations to a bridal shower.
You may end up with a lot of returning to do.
Also, if people don't know where you are registered you may end up with more cash or gift cards.
Don't worry too much and have a great wedding.
2007-11-28 15:39:11 · answer #4 · answered by berns63 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes it IS WRONG! The retailers, of course, say it's OK....but by no means is it proper etiquette, and it is viewed negatively.
Don't do it!!
Your guests are smart enough. They know the typical stores in your area that couples register at. They will check them out or look online for your registry information.
2007-11-28 20:41:26 · answer #5 · answered by iloveweddings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah you're not going to want to do that. Kind of tacky. There are plenty of great resources out there (Yahoo Answers being one of them) that can guide you thorough the steps of invitation etiquette. Wedding Paper Divas has a great repository of articles and tips about proper invitation wording, etiquette, and other pointers. I might have a look here.
http://www.weddingpaperdivas.com/general-wedding-invitation-etiquette.htm
Hope this helps!
Sincerely,
Brendan Picha
2007-11-28 17:08:49 · answer #6 · answered by Brendan Picha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, YES, 1000x yes. Your registry information should be spread through word of mouth only....when people ASK you where you are registered. You don't call someone up with something like "did you get the invitation? are you coming? great well here is my registry info...."
Gifts are optional, not required. Treat them like it!
Do people do this? Sometimes yes. I've also seen people picking their noses in public. That does not mean it's OK and I should start doing it.
2007-11-28 15:40:12 · answer #7 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Yes it is. The companies just provide them because their goal is obviously monetary!
If people truly can't figure out what to get as gifts for you, they would contact your family, who can then give registry information.
2007-11-29 10:43:13 · answer #8 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tacky Tacky Tacky --- its says you owe me a gift. A gift is not required, it is given because they want to give it -- hence it is called a gift.
If you don't like what someone gives you, too bad there is an old saying "don't look a gift horse in the mouth". Write your thank you note and put the gift away or give it away if you don't want, but to put in registry cards is like asking for a gift.
2007-11-28 15:43:27 · answer #9 · answered by Diane B 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but have your friends and family spread the word. That way people won't feel like you are just getting married for a gift.
2007-11-29 00:08:30 · answer #10 · answered by Becca M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋