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Gift Table?

ifeaneedhelpifeaneedhelp
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So I'm having a bit of a planning problem. My wedding and reception are at the same place (Lodge at little Seneca) and I'm not having a shower or engagement party because of how far away family lives...I was wondering this. I know it's optional to bring gifts, but I don't know how I'm going to handle them if we get any for the day of. I thought about having a gift table, but think it also might be tacky but I don't have any other ideas either. There isn't a separate room or anything. It's just the one large room and a kitchen in the back.   Any thoughts?
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  • NukkeNukke member
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    Gift tables are not tacky, any more than registries.  It's when you advertise them as though you're expecting gifts is when it gets tacky.  With registries, you have your bridesmaids organize the information for guests as they ask, right?  Similarly put aside a simple table (you don't need a giant banner that says "THANKS FOR ALL THE MONEY AND PREZZIES, OMG WE LOVE PREZZIES, ROFLMAO!") decorate it just a little (maybe some flowers) and have one of your bridesmaids show one or two people where to put their gifts as she sees them.  All other guests will see the one or two gifts sitting there, and they'll put two and two together.  "Hmm.  Some gifts are sitting there.  I guess I shouldn't leave my gift in the bathroom..."
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  • charlsie26charlsie26
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    yup, just put them on the guestbook table.  Then right before the ceremony, have someone (a trusted friend/family member) take the presents out to the car for safe keeping!
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  • ifeaneedhelpifeaneedhelp
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    Thanks guys, those suggestions really helped me out! =)
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  • darcyryschondarcyryschon
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    At least in Nebraska it's typical to have a "guest table". If you look online there are a zillion site that make the "card cakes" where guests can put their cards without leaving them openly on the table.  It's traditional to bring a gift to a wedding and considered "rude" if you don't- why would you not have a table for the gifts?
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  • mob&g2mob&g2
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    I agree with you all, my daughter is about to get married and I am just wondering if should put up one of those bird cage ideas for envelopes/cards on the same table?
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