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This may be a sensitive subject, but I think the general rule of thumb is that you do not include registry information in an invitation. Many people may see it as presumptuous, as it implies that you expect a gift. While it's reasonable that most people will bring a gift, the invitation is requesting their presence alone. Word will probably travel pretty quickly on its own about where you're registered - through your family, bridal party, and close friends.
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I disagree. I run a wedding stationery business and, in the UK at least, it is acceptable to include your gift registry in the invitation. You can word it in a nice way eg "If you wish to see a gift list, it can be found at ..." so that it doesn't sound like an obligation. I think most people would rather buy you something that you actually want rather than a random gift you probably don't!
I've received invitations with and without registry information. And personally, I prefer them to be with the invitations even though I know that "etiquette" says they shouldn't be. It makes things easier when I know where the couple has registered--I normally give a cash gift, but sometimes I check out the registry. I included the information with my invitation. But then again I am not a fan of etiquette for etiquette's sake or tradition for tradition's sake. I'm not going to do something a certain way JUST because it's always been done that way.
You should include the registry information with the shower invitation but never the wedding invitation. You can also put it on your wedding website or ask friends and family to spread the word.
I agree with snmcdowell. If people want to know where you are registered, they are not going to call you, they will call your parents, his parents, etc. Or ask you when they see you. Please dont put it in the invitation, your fiance is right on this one.
I agree with your FI. Although I like the inserts, people think it looks like a gift grab. Do you have a wedding website you can direct people to?
I also do not think you should include registry information. If you have a website, you could include that information & say for directions & accommodations on the invite. people will find your registry info there too. I also think that if people really want to give you a gift, they'll ask a family memer or could search for your name online.
I'm not including registry information with my invitations but that's because I'm a pansy who's still afraid of her mother. That being said, I like to be told where someone is registering whether through a shower invitation or on a website or with an insert. I don't think it's tacky.
I think no matter how good your intentions are, registry information in the invite is kind of crass and classless. Your old-school guests will be offended if you include it.
The H2B is right on this one. In terms of etiquette (since you posted this in the etiquette thread) this a big no no! What's confusing is that the stores where you register will encourage you to put the information in your invitations, bu that's just because THEY want all of your guests to get all the information so the registry gets used and they make their money off of you. It sends a mixed message to some people!
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whenever I get a wedding invitation with the line "the couple is registerd at...."
in my mind... the only thing I think is...
TACKY!!!
please don't do it!
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I know lots of people think it's fine, but I still think it's in poor taste, especially these days when everyone knows the other places to find the registry information: your wedding website, work of mouth, or even the stores themselves. I just think it sends the wrong message held within the invite itself.
Yes, I know this is hypocritical: people "are supposed to" get a gift, so why shouldn't they have the info? I just think it's poor form.
We have it set up on our wedding website, along with TONS of other info, so it doesn't seem overwhelmingly greedy.
Another vote for no registry on the invitation. People will get the idea from the shower invitation. And if they aren't invited to the shower, and are planning on buying you something, rather than give money, they will seek out your registry info from your website.
I vote for no registry info in the invite too. You can just include a website card, that leads them to a site that has the info!
If you are looking for a hard and fast rule on the subject, than the registry information should never, ever, ever go in the invitation. If you could care less about rules, than do whatever you want. In this day and age, half the people will think it is tacky for two seconds and then move on with their lives. The other half just won't care :)
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I agree that the invitation shouldn't really have the registry information. However, it can include your wedding website, which has your registry information. Otherwise, guests can learn about your registry through your shower or your immediate family.
Thanks everyone! While I could care less about this...I will go with the popular advice in order to please the fiance and his mother.
I put my information in my STD's... that way they still got it (none of my guests live around each other... hazard of being active duty military).
My sister put her registry information in her invitations and I plan on doing the same. I'm having a pretty small wedding, know all of my guests very well, and know it won't be taken as classless or tacky. In fact, I'm going to get some annoyed phone calls if I don't. I think it comes down to knowing your audience. If you think that it will be received well, then do it. If there is any doubt in your (or your future hubby's) mind, though, don't do it
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I have been to several very formal weddings where the bride and groom included their registry information with their invitaitons.
When I mentioned to my fiance he told me he had never seen that before and felt it was tacky.
Is it really that tacky? I planned on printing a small card with the same card stock as our invites with our registry information. I honestly don't want people calling me wondering where we are registered.
Has anyone done this before?