The Gift Registry No No's

Creating a gift registry is easy, fun and practical and it truly is a dream come true to receive the gifts your heart desires! While you and your partner are having fun listing the items you like, we’d like you keep in mind that it is a NO NO to:

Put the gift registry information on the invitation itself.

While gift giving is a long-standing tradition for weddings, baby showers and other special occasions, this process depends upon the preferences (and generosity) of your Guests. You can use an invitation insert – it’s a small card with all the info that will guide your Guests. Oh, and do not send the gift registry information along with your save the date cards either.

Post the actual list on your wedding website’s home page.

Creating a wedding website has been the trend in the recent years because it is a fun way to keep friends and respective families updated about your wedding plans. When it comes to gifts, keep in mind that gift registry information should not be placed on the home page. Instead, you can provide a link going to a subsequent page or, to put a direct link to your actual online gift registry).

Inform non-guests about your gift registry.

It happens, believe it or not, and it is something you or your party host should never do. Provide the gift registry details only to the people you have invited.

Have a ‘big ticket items only’ gift registry.

Be considerate when picking your gifts – include items that are suited to each and everyone’s budget.

Forget to keep your gift registry organised and updated.

We know you may not wish to peek at the registry, but you will need to update and organise it at some point. Make sure there are always enough gifts listed. You many need to add more. At Thankyou it is easy to add extra gifts without seeing who has purchased already, an easy solution if you don’t want to “peek”!

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