South Dakota Wedding Gift Ideas, Gift Registry & Honeymoon Registry Q&A

Should we do a gift registry for our post elopement party?

My fiance and I are eloping! But unsure of whether or not to do a gift registry for the "reception" party we plan to have once we return home. We know our friends and family will want to bring gifts but since we are being somewhat untraditional, don't want to presumptive. would it be rude or too.... [Read more]

Registry items given as birthday gifts

Hello, My fiance and I have just registered for our July 2006 wedding. Both he and I have had several people mention that they will buy our Christmas presents from our registries. I understand the tradition of not using wedding gifts until after the wedding. My question is do we follow the.... [Read more]

Making a member of your family in charge of Gift registry?

Is it alright to have one of my family members help with gift registry? My mother is very busy these days helping me prepare for the wedding. The person I had in mind is someone that could assist her however is very good at houskeeping in the family and she usually helps the family choose the right.... [Read more]

Buying registry gift somewhere else

What is the proper etiquette regarding buying a gift that is listed on a gift registry at another store? I can afford to buy someone the exact item they are requesting if I buy it on sale from another merchant at a considerable saving. Is that bad etiquette, and if I do this, is it proper to.... [Read more]

Second Wedding Shower - Registering for Gift Cards

I am hosting a shower for my friend's second wedding. It is the second wedding for both bride and groom. They are not registering anywhere but are renovating the home they will live in and could use gift cards to places such as Home Depot and Bed, Bath and Beyond. Is it appropriate to ask for gift.... [Read more]