Post # 1
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Buzzing bee
We specifically asked for no gifts cos we already have way too much crap. But of course, we got some gifts anyway.
One gift was called the GT100 Express (or something like that) – I think it is supposed to make pocket sandwiches and I don’t see either one of us using it EVER. After opening it, I looked at my husband and said THIS IS THE PERFECT EXAMPLE OF WHY WE ASKED FOR NO GIFTS.
Anyone else receive a dumb or strange wedding gift?
Post # 3
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Bee Keeper
I got a butter curler….. hubby held it up and said what is it
its not a bad gift but a what the gift…. good thing i knew what it was when i saw it because it had no packaging to explain it
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Post # 4
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Bumble bee
Both of those gifts are AWESOME (imo). I’ll have to remember to put the GT101 on the registry if it’s ever made, bf and I have wanted one for a while.
I have to admit, I don’t know what I would do with a butter curler.
Post # 5
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Honey bee
- Wedding: January 2011 - Vintage Villas
So funny!! I am crossing my fingers that we don’t get any crazy ones like that!
Post # 6
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Buzzing bee
I actually love the butter curler.
I recieved a peacock clothing hanger.. it wasn’t a terrible gift, just a little odd.
Post # 7
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Buzzing bee
surkim -you are certainly welcomed to ours, it even came with accessories… was gonna give it to Goodwill…
Post # 8
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Buzzing bee
I’m a kitchen gadget freak and love that butter curler. I think we should start a board category for unwanted wedding gift exchange. Haha. Like the “Island of Misfit Toys” in the Christmas movie.
Post # 9
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Busy bee
the worm compost bin we got was sort of strange… but now I’m totally in love with it!
Post # 10
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Bumble bee
That’s super-tempting. I don’t know where I’d put it or what I’d do with it, though. We’re still unpacking after moving in July… Thanks for the offer!
Post # 11
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Bee Keeper
@arizonabride, sounds like a great idea!!!! i would gladly donate the butter curler to the inaugral WeddingBee gift collection/rejection bazzar
Post # 12
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Buzzing bee
@eloping – What would we call it? If we come up with a name, I’ll suggest it!
Post # 13
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Bumble bee
Perhaps “Home for Lonely Gifts”?
Or “Puce-colored napkins match *what*?” (no offence to puce, it was just a tip-of-the-tongue color)
Post # 14
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Honey Beekeeper
A bath and body works lotion/soap/scrub/massage oil set.
DH opened it up and said, "ummm….i think this one’s for you"
It was during the semi-annual sale, too, so I know what she spent on it. Seriously, you couldn’t have gotten us a $20 gift off our registry instead of lotion? It’s funny…i just don’t think she knew better
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Post # 15
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Helper bee
How about something along the lines of “Wedding Gift Swop-Meet”?
I think it’s an awesome thing to do.
Post # 16
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Bumble Beekeeper
I really like the idea of calling a gift swap “the Home for Lonely Gifts” or else “Home for Misfit Gifts” – because they literally are mis-fit to the recipient!
This is a great idea ~ I hope it takes off!