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Domino
Always My Miracle
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No Bridal Registry
I received a shower invite. Bride to be is not registered anywhere and the little insert said Visa and Amex Gift cards greatly appreciated. Am I going to be an ass if I walk into this shower with a gift? I hate HATE H.A.T.E. gift cards.
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loveus
LIF Adolescent
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Re: No Bridal Registry
I don't even know if I would go.
My biggest problem with a Visa or American Express gift card is most have a fee.
I don't think you would be wrong to bring a gift and I am sure you will not be the only one.
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| Posted 3/1/14 12:07 AM |
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Pinkisles
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No Bridal Registry
That's kind of like asking for cash which is kind of tacky for a bridal shower IMHO.
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| Posted 3/1/14 12:20 AM |
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WannaBeAMom11
LIF Adult
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No Bridal Registry
I would do something something personalized from etsy or a wine basket with glasses. Asking for cash is tacky.
What is she going to do open the cards and be like that you aunt M for $50 and thank so and so for $20.
Message edited 3/1/2014 12:24:41 AM.
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| Posted 3/1/14 12:23 AM |
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Re: No Bridal Registry
Just went through this. I ended up writing a check in protest only because it's DH friend and would've caused a fight. Our group was turned off though. Some gave frames or candlesticks  .
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| Posted 3/1/14 1:10 AM |
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mnmsoinlove
Mommy to 2 sweet girls!
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Melissa
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Re: No Bridal Registry
My fsil isn't registered anywhere because her mom convinced her if she doesn't register people will give money! I think it's so rude but what can I do? Anyways I think she is going to get gifts and she will be stuck trying to return them but that's her problem. I'd bring a gift ! It's beyond rude to ask for GC and I would not buy one or I just wouldn't go! Buy what you want.
Message edited 3/1/2014 7:31:34 AM.
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| Posted 3/1/14 7:30 AM |
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evrythng4areason
And then there were 4
Member since 1/10 5224 total posts
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Kayla
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No Bridal Registry
I would give a gift from etsy or something
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| Posted 3/1/14 7:47 AM |
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mattsgirl1013
LIF Adolescent
Member since 11/13 683 total posts
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Jessica
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No Bridal Registry
I would definitely be giving a gift of some kind, that's so tacky to ask for that.
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| Posted 3/1/14 8:34 AM |
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MarathonKnitter
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No Bridal Registry
my $0.02: i'd bring a blender!
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| Posted 3/1/14 8:49 AM |
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APT910
Let It Be
Member since 2/11 5021 total posts
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Ashley
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Re: No Bridal Registry
Posted by WannaBeAMom11
I would do something something personalized from etsy or a wine basket with glasses. Asking for cash is tacky.
What is she going to do open the cards and be like that you aunt M for $50 and thank so and so for $20.
ITA. Etsy.com, Personalizationmall.com and Personalcreations.com all have great personalized gifts.
Www.my-sweet-memories.com makes beautiful name plaques that are completely customizable. The woman who makes them, Channa, is so sweet and easy to work with.
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| Posted 3/1/14 8:53 AM |
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babymakes3
Almost there!
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Re: No Bridal Registry
Tacky. Nothing says I'm too poor to even have a wedding than asking for cash.
I'd bring a waffle maker.
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| Posted 3/1/14 9:01 AM |
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bunnyluck
LIF Adult
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No Bridal Registry
I guess I'm the minority here. I'd give what she asked for, cash or a check. I don't see the big stink lol. I feel like if you care enough about this couple to go then why judge what they are asking for????
If you're just against gift cards in general, id go with something thoughtful or practical....Beach towel basket, sheet set, wine basket, etc.
Message edited 3/1/2014 9:13:54 AM.
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bunnyluck
LIF Adult
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No Bridal Registry
Or a calculator, so she can easily count her cash/visa cards ;)
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| Posted 3/1/14 9:14 AM |
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wakemeup
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Re: No Bridal Registry
Posted by bunnyluck
Or a calculator, so she can easily count her cash/visa cards ;)
OMG 
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| Posted 3/1/14 9:15 AM |
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alli3131
Peanut is here!!!!!!
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Allison
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No Bridal Registry
I would buy a gift and not think twice.
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| Posted 3/1/14 9:18 AM |
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SusiBee
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Member since 3/09 8268 total posts
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No Bridal Registry
It is tacky to ask for gift cards, but whatever.
Make it easy on yourself and get a gift card.
This should be interesting - how many times can the guests ooh and ahh over tbe same gift card ?
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| Posted 3/1/14 9:18 AM |
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lazybug
LIF Adult
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No Bridal Registry
I would do a Target gift card or Bed Bath and Beyond. I hate paying the fees for a gift card.
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| Posted 3/1/14 10:07 AM |
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pumpkinmom
LIF Adult
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No Bridal Registry
You probably won't be the only one to bring a gift, but don't be surprised if they return it...
I know it's considered "tacky" to ask for gift cards or cash, but I would just give them what they want. It's easier than picking a gift.
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jendar
happy bday mom! 7yrs married
Member since 12/13 1323 total posts
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thank you mom. i love you
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Re: No Bridal Registry
Posted by bunnyluck
Or a calculator, so she can easily count her cash/visa cards ;)
Lmao!!!!
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| Posted 3/1/14 2:31 PM |
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Dani
Life is about choices.
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Re: No Bridal Registry
Posted by bunnyluck
I guess I'm the minority here. I'd give what she asked for, cash or a check. I don't see the big stink lol. I feel like if you care enough about this couple to go then why judge what they are asking for????
If you're just against gift cards in general, id go with something thoughtful or practical....Beach towel basket, sheet set, wine basket, etc.
agree.
i did register, but honestly i didnt have to. ive owned my home for a few years and have everything i "need."
i would never judge a friend if they didnt register, or even asked for gift cards. id rather give them money toward something they really need or want vs. a gift they may never use.
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Re: No Bridal Registry
Posted by bunnyluck
I guess I'm the minority here. I'd give what she asked for, cash or a check. I don't see the big stink lol. I feel like if you care enough about this couple to go then why judge what they are asking for????
If you're just against gift cards in general, id go with something thoughtful or practical....Beach towel basket, sheet set, wine basket, etc.
Only speaking for myself but there was a backstory about why we didn't feel comfortable giving cash. Too much drama on here already I prefer not to get into it.
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Maybe-Baybe
My Sunshine
Member since 7/12 3415 total posts
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My only Sunshine
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Re: No Bridal Registry
That's just tacky.
I'd give a gift card to a store like Target or Bed Bath and Beyond because that's where I 'd shop for a shower gift anyway.
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babyfever24
LIF Adult
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Re: No Bridal Registry
Rude. I would decline.
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angelicd77
LIF Adolescent
Member since 12/13 794 total posts
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Kim
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Re: No Bridal Registry
Posted by Pinkisles
That's kind of like asking for cash which is kind of tacky for a bridal shower IMHO.
This! I would NEVER do that to my guests. I felt weird enough even having I shower. I kinda feel like its a "come to a party designed solely to give me gifts and eat food" type deal It was so strange for me lmao.
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| Posted 3/1/14 4:01 PM |
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Loveme
LIF Adult
Member since 6/11 3170 total posts
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No Bridal Registry
I just got an invitation for my friend's. Shower. Her FMIL put a cute poem on the invitation saying they would love bed sheets, romantic type things, small home appliances, and that they'd appreciate gift cards to Target and BBB. This girl didn't register and wasn't going to even have a shower until the last minute. I didn't think twice about it because the poem was cute, and they already live together so there's nothing they really need.
I got her a BBB gift card.
OP, if it were me I would just get a GC to a store like BBB or Target where they wouldn't charge a fee.
Message edited 3/1/2014 4:09:52 PM.
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