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mrsguilbert42013
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MARCH SIGGY CHALLENGE (for April 2013 brides): Bridesmaid dresses
Registering?
For those of you that are having a smaller wedding in Vegas, are you having a party of some sort following the wedding at home for those you couldn't invite?
That is our plan...
We also have a new house that we haven't 'housewarmed' yet so we are planning to have a reception/housewarming next July to follow our April wedding.
My question is, can we register for this party or is that not proper etiquette? I asked on the invites board and the women were HORRIFIED that I'd even consider asking for gifts outside of a bridal shower, but I'm not doing a bridal shower or anything like that prior, and I think a destination wedding changes things a bit...
Thoughts??
That is our plan...
We also have a new house that we haven't 'housewarmed' yet so we are planning to have a reception/housewarming next July to follow our April wedding.
My question is, can we register for this party or is that not proper etiquette? I asked on the invites board and the women were HORRIFIED that I'd even consider asking for gifts outside of a bridal shower, but I'm not doing a bridal shower or anything like that prior, and I think a destination wedding changes things a bit...
Thoughts??
MARCH SIGGY CHALLENGE (for April 2013 brides): Bridesmaid dresses
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Re: Registering?
[QUOTE]For those of you that are having a smaller wedding in Vegas, <strong>are you having a party of some sort following the wedding at home for those you couldn't invite? </strong>That is our plan... We also have a new house that we haven't 'housewarmed' yet so we are planning to have a reception/housewarming next July to follow our April wedding. My question is, can we register for this party or is that not proper etiquette? I asked on the invites board and the women were HORRIFIED that I'd even consider asking for gifts outside of a bridal shower, but I'm not doing a bridal shower or anything like that prior, and I think a destination wedding changes things a bit... Thoughts??
Posted by mrsguilbert42013[/QUOTE]
No, I am not. If I can't afford to invite them to the wedding, I do not expect them to celebrate with me after the fact. This appears to be gift grabby. A couple of my friends have asked to throw a shower or "reception," but I have declined. I would be insulted if someone did not invite me to the wedding, but invited me to buy them gifts.
I don't honestly know what proper etiquette would be for a housewarming, but I have not to been to one where the homeowners have registered. When we purchased our home, we received several bottles of wine and a few gift cards. If it were me, I would host a party, call it housewarming (only,) and not register for anything. I don't think destination weddings change things quite that much.
I plan to word the inivitations to invite our friends and family to celebrate our marriage and our new home, I don't think there is any reason to cut the wedding recognition out. Many of my friends and family were thrilled to know we are thorwing a party a few months later!
MARCH SIGGY CHALLENGE (for April 2013 brides): Bridesmaid dresses
If this is your first house, I'm sure there will be guests who want to buy you a housewarming gift. Perhaps set up a registry and only tell those who ask about what you need, if you have a registry, etc. Then there's no chance of some getting the wrong impression.
Edit: Oops, none of the other replies were showing when I initially wrote the above; you already got the same advice from others. I do like how our Vegas knotties give the advice in a nice manner; I'm sure the OP's post on the other one was not met quite as warmly lol.
Married in Vegas - June 2011
That being said, I agree with the above poster to do a small registry for things you need, and give the info if anyone asks. People might ask you or your parents/family about it, so I would have one just in case.
MARCH SIGGY CHALLENGE (for April 2013 brides): Bridesmaid dresses
MARCH SIGGY CHALLENGE (for April 2013 brides): Bridesmaid dresses
OP- i would say register maybe at 1 place nothing major that way if pple ask you can tell them here is where im registered and if nothing happens then no harm/no foul. i just would put the registry info in the invite.
btw- its tacky be invited to a bridal shower and not wedding. my opinion
[QUOTE]btw- its tacky be invited to a bridal shower and not wedding. my opinion
Posted by southerncutie[/QUOTE]
I agree since the shower often involves gifts and ideally should only include people you would want at your wedding too.
Married in Vegas - June 2011
everything horrifies them.
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_nevada-las-vegas_registering?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:91Discussion:2da9269a-7052-452d-9a97-954671ded0dcPost:18493c7d-a4bd-4c5f-9771-f9ac628e4154">Registering?</a>:
[QUOTE]For those of you that are having a smaller wedding in Vegas, are you having a party of some sort following the wedding at home for those you couldn't invite? That is our plan... We also have a new house that we haven't 'housewarmed' yet so we are planning to have a reception/housewarming next July to follow our April wedding. My question is, can we register for this party or is that not proper etiquette? I asked on the invites board and the women were HORRIFIED that I'd even consider asking for gifts outside of a bridal shower, but I'm not doing a bridal shower or anything like that prior, and I think a destination wedding changes things a bit... Thoughts??
Posted by mrsguilbert42013[/QUOTE]