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Listing registries on shower invites
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I know that it's acceptable to list registry info on shower invites, but I'm wondering if all registries need to be listed on all invites? I'm having three showers (my family, my fiance's family, frie
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Listing registries on shower invites
Should you register? (The answer is a collective “YES!”) Chat about when, where, and what to register for here.
I know that it's acceptable to list registry info on shower invites, but I'm wondering if all registries need to be listed on all invites? I'm having three showers (my family, my fiance's family, frie
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Listing registries on shower invites
posted at 2/8/2012 3:49 PM EST
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I know that it's acceptable to list registry info on shower invites, but I'm wondering if all registries need to be listed on all invites?
I'm having three showers (my family, my fiance's family, friends) all hosted by different people. We have four registries (I'm aware that many people will find this to be excessive, but we've got very good reasons for having that many, and I'd be happy to explain if anyone is particularly upset by that). Two of the registries are at locations accessible to my friends, but not my family. Should I ask that those be left off the invitations for that shower?
I'm probably over thinking this, but it seemed silly to include a local specialty shop on invites that are being sent to an entirely different area since I know the guests won't be shopping there. Thanks for your help!
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Re: Listing registries on shower invites
posted at 2/8/2012 3:52 PM EST
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I don't think there is any reason to include local stores on an inviation going to people who don't live in that local area. However, you should get your shower host know where you are registered and let her decide what she wants to list with the shower invitations.
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Re: Listing registries on shower invites
posted at 2/8/2012 3:53 PM EST
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Maybe list the ones that are most convenient to whoever you're sending the invitation to? It might mean writing them in by hand because people will be going to different ones but it might be worth it.
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Re: Listing registries on shower invites
posted at 2/8/2012 3:58 PM EST
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If it's a local store that doesn't offer online shopping, then I'd request for them to be left off. If items can be bought online, then I'd list it. Personally, I like having more choices when I shop.
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Re: Listing registries on shower invites
posted at 2/8/2012 4:14 PM EST
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I'm sort of in a similar situation. I'm still listing every place we registered because I know several of our OOT guests can call up there and order/purchase something over the phone.
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Re: Listing registries on shower invites
posted at 2/8/2012 4:41 PM EST
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Do you have registry info on a wedding website? My shower hostess decided to just list our wedding website on the shower invite, rather than saying where we were registered, and that seemed to work just fine.
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Re: Listing registries on shower invites
posted at 2/8/2012 5:10 PM EST
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I would list all the places JIC. I'd maybe leave the store off if it was a small local store with no online registry that no one lived by. No, even then I'd list them. I mean, you never know, you might have an item at one of the stores one of your guests might really want to get you.
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Re: Listing registries on shower invites
posted at 2/8/2012 7:46 PM EST
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You can list all, some, or none. It's up to you and the shower hostess.
Nobody thinks four registries is horrible. 1-3 is the norm, but nobody is going to think you're tacky if you have a large guest list, one or more of the stores is a specialty store, etc.
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Re: Listing registries on shower invites
posted at 2/9/2012 10:35 PM EST
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I think I would list them all. I don't think anyone would be offended by it or anything, and you never know. Someone might figure out how to call the store or something and buy a gift from a local shop if they want to.
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Re: Listing registries on shower invites
posted at 2/17/2012 9:24 AM EST
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If guests can order online or via phone at the local store, I would just list them all. I often like to shop at stores like that for a couple when possible, because I know those gifts are really their style and probably mean a lot to them. FI and I are registering at a local store near us that has an online shopping option. We just love their stuff; I really can't imagine not registering there.
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