Wedding present lists.

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Inspired by the other thread with the chap not knowing what presents to get :)

I've been to a few weddings where the couple have made a wedding present list for things they need/want for their house, etc.

I always thought it was a bit cheeky as some had really expensive stuff on it, but I wouldn't know what to buy otherwise and thinking about it, when I get married (next few years) I like the idea of choosing what I get rather than getting things I wont like and know I could have had better.

What is the general thought on these?

Boring thread I know, no need to tell me.
 
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R-evans said:
Inspired by the other thread with the chap not knowing what presents to get :)

I've been to a few weddings where the couple have made a wedding present list for things they need/want for their house, etc.

I always thought it was a bit cheeky as some had really expensive stuff on it, but I wouldn't know what to buy otherwise and thinking about, when I get married (next few years) I like the idea of choosing what I get rather than getting things I wont like and know I could have had better.

What is the general thought on these?

Boring thread I know, no need to tell me.
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Yeah, I can see the benefits, but I absolutely hate the idea. It's grotesque :)
 
hate them - didnt do it when I recently got married

just ask for john lewis vouchers, that way people can give if they want to and in whatever amount they want to without being guilted into buying something expensive (or having to make a list of loads of cheap stuff you dont need that people end up buying because its cheap) also heard of people donating to honeymoon funds / ikea vouchers / even charity things
 
Surely cash or chip into the wedding would be better? A nice round amount for everyone, or what they feel they should give.
 
I think a wedding list is a fine idea in general, as long as you dont abuse it and fill it up with really expensive items. Besides its not like people NEED to get you something off the list. It just gives people an idea of the kind of stuff your looking for.

Also some of us arn't exactly brilliant at picking out gifts for people and would rather be told what to get you, rather than struggling in vain to find something we'd think you'd like :p
 
I liked the idea of asking for money in the invite in a poem a lot of people do these now.
But my Fiance (Now Wife) didn't like the idea, we setup with Debenhams ended up with a couple large boxes of gifts on the day as well as same again delivered by Debenhams and lots of vouchers some from list some not

Make sure you have items in the ranges 0-10-20-30-40-50+ so guests have the option depending on budget
 
I wrote a rhyme on our invites saying that we just want people there and if they feel inclined to get a gift then Thomson vouchers would be lovely.

Then we're going to rock up at the travel agents the next day to see where we can go for our honeymoon last minute :)
 
DailyGeek said:
I wrote a rhyme on our invites saying that we just want people there and if they feel inclined to get a gift then Thomson vouchers would be lovely.

Then we're going to rock up at the travel agents the next day to see where we can go for our honeymoon last minute :)
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Enjoy Butlins :)

(would be a bit funny though)
 
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