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V
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:12 pm Post subject: Do you have to buy where they registered?

I'm going to a wedding at the end of the month. The couple registered at a store that tends to be out of my price range. I do want to get them something, of course, but would it be terribly gauche of me to buy something from a slightly cheaper store? I have another idea of getting them a gift certificate to a grocery store, as the guy is a cook (most of their registry was taken up by kitchen wares), but does that seem too tacky?

stagemaniac2007
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:16 pm Post subject:

Get them a gift card for the store they registered at!!Edit: Actually as a bride to be, gift cards are very much appreciated!! We registered for appliances at Sears hoping people get us Sears gift cards so we can buy them at the outlet store for less after the wedding. NOT tacky and frankly, better than the gifts.

Crazy in love!
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:17 pm Post subject:

i would get a copy of there gift registry see whats on it and look at another store for something off of it but cheaper... even the gift card to the grocery store sounds good

MICHAEL
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:21 pm Post subject:

No, no, no, no gift certificate and no gift card: TACKY! and especially so as wedding gifts.You are not required to buy from the store that the couple is registered at for the wedding: It's a recommendation, not an edict. My recommendation for you is that you buy them something tasteful from any store, a smaller chain store or a boutique store, is fine; and of course attach a wedding greeting card signed by you, Hallmark is fine, to the wrapped gift, personally wrap it if you have to to economize or such. If you cannot figure out what to get still, get a decorative dish or platter of any kind (crystal-style is fine) or decorative wind chimes (nothing very gaudy-looking, classy-style only); and remove the price tags from all that constitutes the gift from you to the happy couple.

lourdes r
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:30 pm Post subject:

not necessarily, but it is cheaper if you do that

Mrs H
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:34 pm Post subject:

A registery is just a suggestion in my opinion - you do not have to get anything from that. But keep in mind that if you get something similar from another store, they may get the same gift twice! Bowls and platters are always lovely and useful (especially if you can afford something in crystal or bone china, or just a more special style) I personally wouldn'e get the gift card as you suggested. A cheque would be more useful if you wanted to go along those lines, but if you can't afford a lot it is better to hide it as an actual gift - not money!

foodieNY
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:36 pm Post subject:

You don't have to follow a registry if you don't want to. An option would be to take the money that you would spend on the grocery gift certificate and buy it for the store they did register for, you'll be spending the same amount and they can use it towards things they wanted but didn't get.

Reggie
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:45 pm Post subject:

NO, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BUY WHERE THE BRIDE AND GROOM ARE REGISTERED. THAT JUST GIVES YOU AN IDEA OF WHAT THEY WANT FOR THEIR HOUSE. IT IS ALSO DESIGNED SO THAT DUPLICATE GIFTS ARE NOT MADE. AND DONT FORGET, BUY WHAT YOU CAN... THERE IS NO LAW THAT FORBIDS THAT.THEY SHOULD APPRECIATE ANYTHING YOU GIVE THEM ANYWAY.

4Him
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:53 pm Post subject:

First of all, bridal registry is intended to let guests know the couple's needs and tastes, so that the gifts will not be repeated or clash [sapphire blue crystal goblets, and japanese red/black lotus formal china are individually beautiful, but they DO NOT go together]. No newly married couple needs 4 toasters, and 6 crockpots. Take notes from the registry list. Look at what they chose, write down the brand and model/style names, and the color. Then put that into your search engine, and see if you can find the same thing for a lower price tag. If you can't find anything in your price range, find out if they are registered for their honeymoon, or have a "money" registry that you can simply add to. If you know anyone else going to the wedding, you may consider splitting the cost of the more expensive item. Otherwise, find something that is as close to the item as you can. If you are on a budget, the couple, if respectful, would not want you to be burdened with the extra expense. Unless they are greedy and calloused, they would appreciate a gift from the heart, especially a tasteful selection. Go with your heart on this one.

pezpez
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 10:03 pm Post subject:

I agree with most of the other posters: you definitely do not have to buy a gift from where the couple is registered. Just make sure you include a gift receipt! Especially if you are going to buy something from another store that is a duplicate of something they have registered for.And even if you go the gift card route, I don't think you'd necessarily have to get the gift card from where they registered. I think your idea is thoughtful, and I think it might look nice to present the gift card with a small kitchen-y gift and a little notecard explaining how you thought it would be useful for them!Anyone should be grateful for any gift they are given. If they are not, it's not really your problem...but I think you'd be good to go anyway!

Kristin
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 10:06 pm Post subject:

Buy them whatever you want... It's the thought that counts not the store its from! Gift cards are great because then they don't have to struggle to get your gift back home. Slide it in the card box and you are golden.

Lydia
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Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:32 am Post subject:

No, you don't have to buy off the registry. Just find something nice in the price range you can afford.

nova_queen_28
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Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:11 am Post subject:

I have to add my support to "Buy them a gift card for the store they registered at".Don't go to a different store that is in your price range. If the guy is a cook, they probably are picky about what items they want and they are probably higher-end and of excellent quality. If you can't afford to buy an item, just go with the gift card.Another thing to note is that some stores give the bride & groom a discount after their wedding to buy items on their registry that they didn't receive - - so your gift card potentially could have more value.

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