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IS it proper to ask for gifts or register for a small wedding?

soontobehasrounisoontobehasrouni member
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we are going to have a large ceremony and small snacks and cakes and punch afterwards in the basement of the church for all the guests. Afterwards we are going to have close friends and family to a nice restaurant for dinner. would it be ok to register for gifts or would this be tacky to register for gifts if not everyone would be invited to the dinner?
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  • krizzo17krizzo17 member
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    By providing all guests with cake and punch and time to celebrate with you and your groom, you are having a reception, no matter how small. Registering is fine.
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  • MyNameIsNotMyNameIsNot member
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    Registering is fine.

    It is never ok to ask for gifts, no matter how large or small your wedding is.  
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  • librababylibrababy
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    You should be fine to register.  People who are attending the ceremony and the church reception will most likey want to bring you a gift (if they didn't make it to the bridal shower).
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  • UKgal321UKgal321 member
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    I totally agree with PP.  People are coming to the ceremony and may want to bring gifts
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  • laurenlizzyblaurenlizzyb
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    I think your guests will probably still want to bring you something, even if it's something small.  I would register, but include a lot of items in the $25-50.  When I give a wedding or shower gift I usually try to price it based on 1. the relationship I have with that person and 2. I always want to at least cover the cost of my meal at the reception.  I think these are, in general, relatively basic wedding gift giving guidelines.
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  • Summer2011BrideSummer2011Bride member
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    I consider cake and punch afterwards a reception, so if you have a large amount of people coming for that, you have a pretty large wedding IMO. I would probably register because many guests will ask if you have one and want to purchase off of it.

    FWIW, I think registering for a smaller wedding is fine too. Just don't ask for gifts no matter how small or big the wedding is and you'll be fine.


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  • Grits8812Grits8812 member
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    Just make sure to put items on your registry that are in various price ranges.  While some may be able to buy a more expensive gift, others may only be able to spend a small amount (but still want to give you something you actually would like). 
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