We registered at bed bath and beyond, but we were going to say that gift cards were allowed at the shower... my mom said I shouldn't do that because it was tacky but my other friend did it for hers..... whats the general thought on this?
2007-12-24 19:54:03 · 20 answers · asked by Christen 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I think you may get gift cards anyways. registering at the store already tells people you want things there - and they may not have time to look through your list and pick something. I wouldn't state it in the invitation - try not to look greedy -even though there are so many things you need it's hard not to be. good luck.
2007-12-24 19:58:33 · answer #1 · answered by Kay G 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
It is tacky to mention gift on the wedding invite, because people do not have to bring a gift. On the shower invite you can put info about where you are register and have friends and family spread the news.
2007-12-25 19:39:38 · answer #2 · answered by Cute Mom of 2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Showers are a special sort of party in that gifts are not only expected, they are actually required. Since a shower invitation is, by definition, demanding that guests bring a gift then there is nothing wrong with adding some details like 'bed linens in all shades of blue are needed' or 'the guest of honor is registered at Macy's' to help the guests.
Wedding and reception invitation are a whole different kettle of fish. Mannerly people do not expect to recieve wedding gifts, and therefore make no mention of gifts in the invitations -- not even to say 'no gifts please', as this would imply that one COULD demand gifts if one wished.
2007-12-25 08:54:57 · answer #3 · answered by kill_yr_television 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You said you had registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond. So I feel excepting gift cards is part of todays bridal shower's. It is NOT tacky to except any gift or gift card you receive, only if you b*^#ch about it. Hey, your the bride, do it your way!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-12-25 07:29:17 · answer #4 · answered by lynn_mcc 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think people appreciate having an idea what you need and want. Usually the bride is not the one hosting the shower. I think it would be fine if the person hosting the shower made suggestions like that. After all you are not asking for the gift cards. The host is just helping with ideas and suggestions. And on the other side of that, its easy to take stuff back too and get what you want.
2007-12-25 06:29:51 · answer #5 · answered by Ronda B 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I love gift cards cause I usually get stuff I don't want, but feel bad returning it. But it is the thought that counts. The thought that people took the time to look through your registry and pick something out for you. And like the other person said, people will give you gift cards anyways.
2007-12-25 04:03:29 · answer #6 · answered by Melissa B 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
It would be tacky but gift cards are not usually given at a shower. It's more of a wedding gift where people wouldn't have everyone announce what amount they gave.
2007-12-25 12:52:20 · answer #7 · answered by Luv2Answer 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You shouldn't ask for gift cards. Alot of people will get you gift cards anyway. But you'd be basically asking for cash if you straight out ask for gift cards. I think it's tacky.
How would you go about doing that, anyway? Writing it on the invitation? No.
2007-12-25 10:03:39 · answer #8 · answered by That's not my name 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That is similar to asking for cash. The point of registering is so you get the things you want.
So yes, requesting gift cards is tacky.
2007-12-25 11:54:05 · answer #9 · answered by ilene m 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
extremely tacky. register gifts you would like to receive. that is what a gift registry is for. If they wanted to get you a gift card they wouldn't look on the gift registry.
2007-12-25 04:07:24 · answer #10 · answered by stop_staring_please 4 · 6⤊ 1⤋