Is a card box really not appropriate?

deanozzi · January 2012

Thank You!

deanozzi · January 2012

I just do not want it to seem like I am fishing for gifts.. I know that almost every wedding has one. I am just not sure if I feel comfortable with that..

Simply Fated · January 2012

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[QUOTE]I just do not want it to seem like I am fishing for gifts.. I know that almost every wedding has one. I am just not sure if I feel comfortable with that.. :)
Posted by deanozzi[/QUOTE]

Card boxes just make logical sense. Not only do they keep all the cards together, but if you get one that locks, it keeps the cards safe.

rlavach · January 2012

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[QUOTE]I just do not want it to seem like I am fishing for gifts.. I know that almost every wedding has one. <strong>I am just not sure if I feel comfortable with that.</strong>. :)
Posted by deanozzi[/QUOTE]
If you're not comfortable with it, then what do our opinions matter? If you don't want to do it, then don't. Just know that it is pretty standard and like PP said, it's a protection because it keeps them all in one place (rather than in your purse & random people's pockets) and can be easily watched.

mcskatcat · January 2012

Card boxes are also more safe to use. It's not unheard of for wedding gifts to be stolen, and cards are the easier target since some will contain cash. A card box makes it harder for someone to run off with something.

deanozzi · January 2012

I will rethink then. Thank you!

kimiandgary · January 2012

If you don't like the idea of a box try something that fits in with your decor. We are using a rustic bird cage (also helps because cards can go in, but not out very easily). You can put it on the guest book table with a "mock card" in it so people know what it is for, but its not so glaring.

Just a thought

LuckyGirl1713 · January 2012

If you are thinking about it because you believe that it requesting gifts remember this..your guests won't see the cardbox until the actual reception and by that time they have either decided to give you a gift or not. it's not like they are going to have an extra wedding card in their pocket just in case.

some people like to give their present to the bride or groom personally instead of just putting it in a box, but think about what you are going to do with all those cards, trust me your husband is not going to want to keep them in his pocket all night. a card box (or bird cage or whatever you decide to use) is just a pretty and safe place to keep them. just remember to assign a close and trusted person to bring it home at the end of the reception.

StephBeanWed61502 · January 2012

Another option if you're not comfortable with the box being on display is to have a bag that you keep in the bridal suite specifically for cards - then when people hand you the cards (which they will, since they won't have anywhere else to put them) you can just put them in the bag.

2BMrsAnthony · January 2012

I like the idea of a gift box, bird cage, etc. something that fits into the theme of your wedding. The idea of walking around and collecting the cards/envelopes - uugghh. I don't like that thought. It always seems like begging, so the idea of a box or some other type of nice container I like.

Ash61612 · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_registering-gifts_card-box-really-not-appropriate?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:34Discussion:84fb3398-e766-4b18-9d33-98a8e01be2a7Post:521fd733-08ed-41d2-825a-2eb5a142c333">Re: Is a card box really not appropriate?</a>:
[QUOTE]If you don't like the idea of a box try something that fits in with your decor. We are using a rustic bird cage (also helps because cards can go in, but not out very easily). You can put it on the guest book table with a "mock card" in it so people know what it is for, but its not so glaring. Just a thought
Posted by kimiandgary[/QUOTE]

<div>Agree. Try and come up with an option that matches your theme. IMO, there needs to be some place where the cards can be placed safely and securely. </div>

deanozzi · January 2012

It was not so much that a "box was not pretty". It was more of a "begging for gifts thing". Thanks for the suggestions though!

AurorasEnvy · January 2012

I agree, it is more logistics of keeping all the cards in one place more than anything. I almost always bring a card with cash as a wedding gift, and I'd be confused on where to put the card if there was no card box of any sort.

MairePoppy · January 2012

I usually give a card with $$ for a wedding gift. I appreciate when there is a safe, secure place to put the card because I don't want to worry about it getting lost.

Were you planning to have a gift table, just in case guests show up with wrapped gifts? It's the same concept. No one will think you are begging.

KatherineShields · February 2012

It may be a faux pas to bring gifts to the wedding, but I think it is an even bigger misstep to make a guest feel uncomfortable by not providing a place for gifts and cards just in case they are not familiar with this wedding etiquette rule-of-thumb and bring a gift to the wedding.

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