Memberwhen i sent my first set of invites, i asked only my closest friends who i knew would be honest with me. plus the first friend i asked said she didn’t even see the registry card or know i sent one and still had told me she thought it was not rude at all.
MemberFar be it for me to typically defend Lisa105; (Sorry to call you out; but I do find your responses hard to handle & absorb sometimes) But here I do kind of have to agree with you. I do think the whole registry thing is rude. Sending any kind of card even with my shower invites is not going to happen on my end. I’m going to spread the word to family and Bridesmaids of that real quick. I don’t really even want to register; but I know I will be pushed to by many. Anyway That’s how I feel on the subject. I do know plenty of people who wouldn’t be offended by it. I know most of my family will probably be more annoyed that I don’t include it because they will be “flying blind” without a registry since it’s so typical these days. So it’s not that I’m going to judge others for doing it; it’s just my personal preference not to and I actually don’t usually use other people’s when they send one. I try and get a gift from the heart that will actually be a surprise. I think that is really what gift giving is about. Even if the couple throws it away. I hope that I know them enough to find a good gift I know they need or will love.
I would like to comment though that while Lisa105 opinion is usually pretty strong on things; I don’t think it’s any better for many people to be calling her out and telling her that her opinion is wrong. Your basically doing the same thing. And whats worse is that there are even moderators doing it. I think we all need to take a deep breath and realize that this is a discussion forum. People have many opions. I know I loose my cool sometimes. That’s when I have to log off and step back.
MemberAs a bride from the UK, I’m finding these boards a real eye-opener to weddings in the US. This thread is just one of the examples. In the last 3 years I’ve been to 10 weddings. All except one have had some sort of registry-type present organisation. I honestly couldn’t tell you if it was written in little letters on the invite/on a separate card/when you went to their website, it was just part of the post.
It doesn’t make me feel like I have to buy the couple a present, or that they are in some way being demanding. Simply that they have a list of things I could buy to make my life easier. I have bought from the registry, and I have bought different, personal presents. I’ve probably been to a wedding and not bought any gift.
The one wedding that didn’t have any sort of registry, had a note asking us to make a specific charitable donation instead of buying a gift. That was lovely too.
We’re not getting married for a while yet, and at the moment the idea of a registry is rather daunting, but when it gets closer I imagine we will have one. And we’ll probably mention it in the wedding invite.
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MemberI must disagree with the OP, people do NOT expect registry cards with the invitations, ofcourse in your situation since you mailed them together and then asked people how they felt about it,they werent going to come out and tell you that it was a tacky thing because they dont want you to feel bad. I dont think its the end of the world to send registry info with the invites, but I dont know any person who actually EXPECTS a registry card with their invite, thats pushing it to say the least.
MemberWait, what? it’s not proper to include rsvp cards with your wedding invitation?? how then do the hosts know who is and is not coming? should they instead field 100 or so phone calls and keep a list, is that more proper??
honestly i give up. in what world is a rsvp card not proper, but a wedding website is because it is somehow more convenient for guests? last time i checked everyone (in the U.S. anyway) has access to a mailbox, not everyone has access to the internet. if a bride followed all these ‘rules’ she would spontaneous combust long before the ceremony.
i think the wedding etiquette police have it in their heads that weddings are above all else about the guest, and that is fundamentally incorrect. people can argue about this all day long but the short and skinny is that a wedding can happen without guests, it cannot happen without the actual bride and groom. details, details.
i know this is off topic and i apologize to others, but this really blows my mind. have fun.
MemberI am glad that no one made you feel bad about putting registry info in the invite. It is not the end of the world.
MemberSee! Other countries are laughing at us! Oh, and since the above person was from the UK, wouldn’t it be a kick in the nuts if Prince William and Kate included registry cards in their invites. Then everyone would feel it was okay because the royals did it!
MemberYep crazy right. So the guest is suppose to hand write a letter, call you, e mail you, pigeon carrier you a message to tell you whether they are coming or not. If you include the R.s.v.p. then it is like saying “hey guest, you are too stupid to figure out how to let me know whether you are coming to the party” But then people started including the cards bc ppl werent R.s.v.ping.
MemberOmg i am so very lost. This stuff makes it all the more miraculous that people not only manage to hook up, but actually make it to marriage. i think a lot of this back and forth as more to do with cultural differences a la what Miss Tattoo said.
maybe from now on all etiquette related posts should have country of origin in the first paragraph, might save some confusion later.
hey all, have a great Turkey day, even if you are in the UK!
MemberIn the immortal words of Barry Goldwater:
“To disagree, one doesn’t have to be disagreeable.”
Memberanyway, i guess it was wishful thinking to start such a post without drama and people getting all heated up. i am happy a few people appreciated my story , i guess that is all i can ask for 🙂
MemberI appreciate the real life ‘field work’ you’ve reported on.
Member@Purpleunicorn its great that you posted this! Its nice to know that you arent dead from turning over the etiquette world *laugh*
MemberTo the OP…I actually have gotten a good mix of invites…some have had the registry info and some havent. I found my way to their registries online regardless so to me…either way IS FINE ! It just doesnt matter to me either way.
What we did is we put the website address on the save the dates…and we have gotten 872 hits on our website…and if you take the 100 times we looked at it ourselves….its ALMOST 800!! Our registry info is on there loud and clear! So in my case it seems to be working like a charm to have my website listed and registry info on my website.
Member“I dare you to reply to ONE thread without threadjacking for your own personal soapbox or being generally rude, argumentative, and condescending. Frankly I know I’m not the only one getting sick of your CONSTANT badgering of our members since almost EVERY thread you post gets flagged at least once.
Figure out how to play nice.”
FINALLY.
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