With all of the advice available to a bride on “What to
do about…”, there are also a few “don’ts” to keep in
mind.
#1 –An important reminder comes from the brazen actions
of one or more pretend guests who – according to recent news casts- walked into
three different wedding receptions and walked out with the gift boxes that
contained cash and cards. Wedding
planners continue to remind brides to make sure that someone close to her or a
security guard hired for the occasion, be in charge of the gift table. Don’t believe that just because you are
having your reception in a church or well known club your gifts are safe. Always make sure that someone you trust will
be in charge of the gifts. It is ideal if
all gifts are sent to the bride’s home before the ceremony, but we all know
that some gifts and most of the gift cards/cash are brought to the
reception. The table for gifts and the
box for cards should never be out of surveillance. And once all of the guests have arrived at
the reception, the gifts should be either locked away in a room provided by the
venue or entrusted to a family member for transport and/or safe keeping.
Don’t #2 – It is never correct to enclose gift
registration information with your wedding invitations. Some stores may offer to give you enclosure
cards for that purpose, but politely decline.
Wedding guests have always found out where a bride was registered by
asking a friend or relative. Today they
can add the bride’s web page to that information source. Likewise, do not include in your invitations
the corner copy that reads “Cash Gifts Preferred” or “Cash Gifts Invited”. Really tasteless!!!!
Don’t #3- Don’t have a cash bar. Having one is like inviting guests to dinner
and then charging them for the food. If
your budget won’t cover the beverages of your choice, then pick other
beverages. Offer beer and wine. Offer a special cocktail created for your
reception. Offer punch. Have waiters pass champagne. There are lots of creative options.
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