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Registering For Southwest Gift Cards? Rude?

ccarrion77ccarrion77
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My FH and I are long distance for now, he's stationed in NM and I'm in MD.  We have had a terrible time making a registry.  I've lived on my own for 4+ years so I have most things in my home that I need, and we're not into registering for lots of stuff that we won't uses.  Since we're LD and have a small registry is it rude to have on the shower invites something like "Help the couple spend time together with a southwest gift card"  Might need to work on the wording... but you get my drift.  Is this ok to do?

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    ceh789ceh789 member
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    It's never ok to ask your guests for money.  Gift cards are included.

    If you have a small registry people will get the hint and give you money.
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    amymaysaamymaysa
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    No, this isn't okay. It's asking for money without directly asking for cash.

    I assume most, if not all of your guests know your situation. Create a small registry and people will get the hint.
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    ccarrion77ccarrion77
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    edited March 2012

    Ok, thanks girls. How about just having bridesmaid casually spread the word? Not directly call or anything, just if someone asks about what we'd like.

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    hoffsehoffse member
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    Yes she can casually spread it by word of mouth, "Oh, bride and groom are registered at BBB.  But they are also long distance, so I know they would really appreciate money for plane tickets or a gift card to southwest airlines..."
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    jessicabessicajessicabessica member
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    It's fine to mention that you are saving for plane tickets if someone asked where you are registered.  

    If you don't want that many boxed gifts, decline offers of a shower.  Showers are to shower the bride with gifts, not cash.
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