Ever wonder about proper etiquette for getting the word out about your wedding registry? As it turns out, it might not be what you think. Experts say that it might not be the best idea to include information about your wedding registry in the invitation. However, there are ways around listing it in the invitation and still remain within the rules of etiquette at your wedding. Here are some suggestions that may help you.
Design a Website
According to the rules of etiquette, it’s not in poor taste to design a website and include the information there, but it is in poor taste to include information about the registry. Most busy professionals will appreciate finding the information in the wedding invitation, but experts say that it is not a good idea to include it.
If you design a website and include a link with more information, including the wedding registry information, you’ll still be exhibiting proper etiquette while getting the message out. The websites are easy to design with the online tools available. So, you won’t have too many problems designing one at a low cost.
Furthermore, you can document the entire experience from the first date to your engagement and on to your honeymoon. It will be a documentary of your life together, and it’ll be a great way to tell your kids about the way you met and married. Since you don’t have to be a computer genius to build one and set one up, it won’t be labor intensive to maintain.
Use Word of Mouth
Select one or a couple of your friends and family members to spread the word for you. According to My Digital Wedding, “It only takes one person in each of your social circles with the gift of gab to spread the word. When everyone knows where you’re registered, they’ll at least have an idea of what you’d like to have in your home. Ensure that you have someone in each of your social circles spreading the word because if a stranger calls to tell someone about the gift registry, it may not be received well.”
Word of mouth is often best if you want cash for a gift. A friend or a family member can approach the request delicately in casual conversation rather than a formal announcement. Cash is often easier for guests to give because they don’t have to think much about the gift, and it takes some of the worry out of gift giving.
Try a Telemarketing Technique
Some couples will devise an email and get one of their friends or close family members to send it out to all the guests. This is a great way to reach out to people because it leaves documentation that can be referred back to later. Most people forget what they are told. So, it’s best to not use just verbal communication. Written communication will jog their memories faster.
Defy Traditional Etiquette Rules and Put it in Your Invitation Anyway
While it is considered in bad taste, there are ways to include it and not appear offensive to your guests. Some people may opt for an insert in the wedding invitation or the bridal shower invitation. The bridal shower invitation is considered more tasteful than the wedding invitation, but it’s up to you. It’s your wedding, and you should do what’s most comfortable for you and your guests.
Use Any of These Way to Get the Word Out
You may use any of these ways to get the word out. Most of our suggestions are within the proper etiquette rules. If you know all of your guests and none of them care, it may be a non-issue for you. However, most formal weddings may include a co-worker or business partner who may not have the same level of understanding as your close friends and family. Gauge the audience and make your best decision.
