Registry Etiquette
- Question:
- I just found a china pattern that I like more than the one I registered for. I've already received some pieces of my registered pattern. What should I do?
- Answer:
First, put a cap on the original pattern, reducing the number of place settings you request to, perhaps, four or six. Then add the new pattern to your list. Once the wedding is over, you may decide you can use the first pattern for luncheons, buffets and backups at large gatherings. If not, return them and replace them with dishes in the new pattern.
- Can I send registry cards with my invitations?
- How much cash do I give a friend's son?
- How do we ask for cash gifts?
- Can I change my registered china pattern?
- Can we register for a courthouse ceremony?
- Should I register for expensive items?
- Must I register for champagne flutes?
- Should I register for a themed shower?
- How many gifts do I register for?
- How should our table linen monogram look?
- Is it OK to bring gifts to the reception?
- To whom do we send our registry info?
- Can I choose china from my 1st wedding?
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- How do you say thanks for a check?
- Must thank-you cards be signed by bride and groom?
- When must the thank-yous be sent?
- When do we open and close the registry?
- Is it OK to register for wine?
- Is it OK to register for gifts for a second (or third) wedding?
- Can I register at local boutiques?
- Can we register for a mortgage?
- Can we return gifts?
- Can we ask my fiancé's guests not to give gifts?
- Does the maid of honor have to give us a gift?
- Can we ask people not to bring gifts to the reception?
- Can we register for gifts for a vow renewal?
- At which wedding-related events am I expected to give gifts?
- Do we need to wait until thank-you notes are sent to our guests before depositing their checks?
- What do I do if a wedding check from a guest bounces?
