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emullen111
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 Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 6:41 pm Post subject: What is the proper ettique for eloping and still registering for gifts? |
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| We are eloping and not really having a reception, should i still register for gifts and how do you tell people where you are registered without seeming rude asking for gifts from people who didn't come to the wedding, in fact no one will be there. What do i do? |
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Drake's Mommy
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| Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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| Register, but only tell your parents, close friends, and other very close family about it. Then, if people ask you or them if you registered, it's okay to tell them. But don't send out cards that say hey, I'm registered at xx store or tell tons of people. If they really want to know, they'll ask. |
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Ashley
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| Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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| It's exceptionally rude to register for gifts without having a reception. The beauty of eloping is that it's of no cost to anyone--except a small fee out of your pocket. With all the money you're saving, you can purchase all the gifts.You should, however, send out wedding announcements--letting your friends and family know that you tied the knot and how you'd like to be addressed now (Mrs. James Joyce, Mrs. Joyce. Mrs. McDonald-Joyce, or just Mrs. McDonald." |
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Rachel H
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| Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:16 pm Post subject: |
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| No registering for gifts if you aren't having a party. If someone really wants to give you a gift, they will. But you don't need a registry with all the money you will save on eloping!Good luck with everything! |
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"Shakes"
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| Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:18 am Post subject: |
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| You don't ask for gifts from people who you're not inviting man. RUDE. Why not have a small reception later, then you might be able to get away with it. How would you even ask, send a non invite?? come on! |
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luvmytbear
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| Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:25 am Post subject: |
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| You just don't. You didn't invite anyone to a ceremony or reception, so therefore you put out a sense of entitlement and expectation of "gimme gimme" by doing so. If someone wants to give you a gift, they will. You take it and thank them gracefully, even if it's not what you 'want'. Perhaps you'll get a few things from close friends or close family, but I wouldn't expect a shower of gifts to rain on you anytime soon. JMHO. |
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