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Is this ok?

SassyToezSassyToez member
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Is it ok to put on our wedding blog under the "registry info" section, "Grocery store, home improvement stores, Walmart, and Target gift cards also great choices!"?
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Re: Is this ok?

  • LuckyGirl1713LuckyGirl1713
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    I wouldn't think it was that bad but I know many many many people that would think that is along the same lines as asking for money (because really a gift card is exactly that--money).  If you want gift cards tell your parents and bridal party that if people ask for suggestions then they can suggest checking  your registry website or getting a gift card to store A, B, or C. 
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  • hoffsehoffse member
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    I've seen this done and I find it really tacky.  I have literally rolled my eyes.  I wouldn't do that.  Honestly as a wedding guest I like to give the couple something that I feel like they will use for their future life together.  I don't want to buy you groceries.  Obviously if I gave cash, then what you do with it is your perogative.  But I feel like it's going a bit far to explicitly request grocery store cards.  Or any cards at all.  If you want cash or cash equivalents, make a small registry somewhere and call it a day.  People will get the hint.
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  • calliopeia2013calliopeia2013 member
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    *shrug*

    If I saw it, I would find it kind of tacky and eye-roll-y, but I wouldn't be, like, mortally offended.  I wouldn't do it, personally.
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  • jessicabessicajessicabessica member
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    This is like asking for cash, which is rude.  People know that cash is a good gift.  Plus, wouldn't you rather people just gave you cash than gifts cards to a bunch of different stores?  If you got GCs to Wal-Mart, Target, and 3 different grocery stores, I think it would be a pain to keep track of where you had balances.  
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  • GoodLuckBear14GoodLuckBear14 member
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    I would do some serious eyerolling at grocery store gift cards.  When I give a gift, even money, I like to imagine that it is going towards something that the couple will have for a while, not chips, beer eggs and milk.
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  • NovaMetzlerNovaMetzler member
    10 Comments First Anniversary
    I would ratehr like to buy the couple a gift card to get things they need. Some couples need more things than they want - for example sometimes people can't really afford groceries let alone fancy dishes - I would rather get the couple a practical gift than a frivolous one. Just because people are getting married, doesn't mean they live in fantasy land after the ceremony and don't need to eat or put gas in their car.
     
    I  think it is just fine SassyToez, and afterall, it is YOUR wedding so its your decision :)
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