I'll be doing a save the date event on Facebook since most of the guests are in college and the internet is their preferred way of contact. Would it be considered rude to list somewhere on there links to our registry?
Also, we have two so guests have options, is it a good or bad idea to double up some items (ie a waffle maker on each). The idea was to keep an idea on the registry to see if something gets bought and if so, remove the item from the other.
Sorry, I'm kind of clueless with this part of the planning.
Re: Registry questions (there's a couple)
If it's an item you ONLY want ONE of, I wouldn't put it on both registries. Returns aren't always easy, and Aunt Bethune may want to see you open that kitchen Aid mixer with happiness but not realize that Aunt Becky already bought you a kitchen Aid mixer at the other store.
If it's an item you want multiple of, like glasses, flatware, dinnerware, etc, I would think duplicating it on 2 registries would be okay. If you get more than one of it, you'll be able to use it anyway, right? :-)
It can be a hassle to have to moniter your registries when you have duplicated items, especially as you get closer to the wedding. You may want to avoid the hassle altogether, but that is a call you will decide for sure!! :-)
I personally wouldn't list registry info on FB, even on the "event" things for an online STD. You're technically inviting them to the wedding, which is NOT the "gift giving" event that a bridal shower is. If it was an event invite for your bridal shower (by someone other than the bride, of course), I could understand listing registry info on the event page. I'm beginning to think that FB etiquette needs its own book!
As for duplicating items, I probably wouldn't do it in most cases. Some people put their china on both registries. When one of my friends got married, she was originally just going to put her china on the BBB registry but then found out that it's actually not sold in the stores in some regions, so she also put some of it on a Macy's registry. Otherwise, I don't really see the point in doubling up, it seems like more trouble than it's worth.
Unless you're inviting every single person that you're 'friends' with on facebook, DO NOT post it there. It could and most likely will create huge drama and pain in the @$$. Just be careful.
I also like the e-vite idea.
[QUOTE]As far as doubling up on items on multiple registries, here is my thought: If it's an item you ONLY want ONE of, I wouldn't put it on both registries. Returns aren't always easy, and <strong>Aunt Bethune</strong> may want to see you open that kitchen Aid mixer with happiness but not realize that Aunt Becky already bought you a kitchen Aid mixer at the other store. If it's an item you want multiple of, like glasses, flatware, dinnerware, etc, I would think duplicating it on 2 registries would be okay. If you get more than one of it, you'll be able to use it anyway, right? :-) It can be a hassle to have to moniter your registries when you have duplicated items, especially as you get closer to the wedding. You may want to avoid the hassle altogether, but that is a call you will decide for sure!! :-) I personally wouldn't list registry info on FB, even on the "event" things for an online STD. You're technically inviting them to the wedding, which is NOT the "gift giving" event that a bridal shower is. If it was an event invite for your bridal shower (by someone other than the bride, of course), I could understand listing registry info on the event page. I'm beginning to think that FB etiquette needs its own book!
Posted by kellya01[/QUOTE]
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</div><div>who has an aunt bethune? </div>
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Registry questions (there's a couple) : who has an aunt bethune?
Posted by Milsey32[/QUOTE]
Lol, sorry, I was typing hypothetically... pulled an unusual name out of thin air. :-)
Thanks so much for the help
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[QUOTE]Definitely a fan of the email idea. That being said, I'm in college (well, grad school) and<strong> LOVE getting mail</strong>. The real kind. If it's saving you money, that's one thing, but I know a ton of people who would more appreciate the 'real thing.' Plus, I know<strong> I've ignored more than one email (on accident) because it just got lost in the shuffle. </strong>That would never happen with a paper invite...it'd go right on my bulletin board!
Posted by JCM10[/QUOTE]
<div>Same here... I like snail mail vs e-mail. I like to physically hold it and keep it by my calendar or whatever</div><div>
</div><div>@Kelly -- It's okay, I just thought it was a funny name. [: </div>
We also thought about the duplicate gifts at multiple stores and decided to go ahead with it...It's my job to be a registry stalker and remove duplicates if the item is purchased at the other store. We haven't had any problems so far, but I guess it's a trade off...do you want to be suprised by what you receive?