The pretty postage entry got into gift giving. BD is registered at a couple of places, one of which has already been cleared out. However, the much maligned gift card option would be appreciated. Any gift received has to be transported cross-country, and probably stored until their number comes up on the housing wait list. Gift cards are easy in both respects.
So is cash. Cash flow may be an issue in the near term, especially if they end up without real housing for a couple of months and BD's job situation out there isn't resolved. We have no intention of asking specifically for cards or cash in the invitations, though. There is no way to do that and not be incredibly tacky, even if there is a good reason for the request. We'll just have to rely on the intelligence of my family members. [C3PO] We're doomed! [/C3PO]
One of FSIL's buddies has a house with spare rooms, but the buddy was still "out in the field" and unable to be asked about it. I don't really know if the buddy had offered it at one point, or if it's just FSIL's idea. I'll have to check with BD.
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I just ordered chicken and an egg from Amazon. I'll let you know.
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I would be hard pressed to remember giving a wedding gift that was anything but a check. I don't even look to see where most of the couples are registered. I stopped doing that after I decided that they all registerd for the dumbest things.
A shower, however, should never, ever be cash, check or gift card.
It should be a law.
If I was really queeen, it would be.
A shower, however, should never, ever be cash, check or gift card.
It should be a law.
If I was really queeen, it would be.
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Yes, but tipping is still expected. Dang I'm glad I'm not getting married (or paying for a wedding)That is nonsense. They are being paid to provide hteir service anyway
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I agree with you 100%. And one way to guarantee getting cash for a wedding is to not register for too much stuff, only as much as you'll get at the shower. Alternatively, the day after the shower, delete all the unpurchased items from the registry. It almost guarantees cash, with exception of those few people who want to bring gifts. I hate when people bring gifts to a wedding. That's what a shower is for.peacock2121 wrote:I would be hard pressed to remember giving a wedding gift that was anything but a check. I don't even look to see where most of the couples are registered. I stopped doing that after I decided that they all registerd for the dumbest things.
A shower, however, should never, ever be cash, check or gift card.
It should be a law.
If I was really queeen, it would be.