First is first, it is not greedy to register. However, it is not appropriate to put your wedding registry information in your wedding invitations. Instead, this informations should be spread via word-of-mouth; in other words share the information with family/friends verbally or by posting links onto your website that guests will be visiting.
Remember, you can never register for too many items/appliance. In fact, your guests will appreciate
the fact that you took the guessing game out of their gift purchasing. You can even register for cash; it has always been acceptable to give cash to the bride and groom. However, if you're uncomfortable with using the word "cash", you can use "donation", "help" or "contribution" as substitutes. Also, there are many websites to help facilitate the cash giving. Just be sure to read the fine print in the agreements that you may make with the website; there are terms such as paying a percentage back as a fee to them.
Lastly, say Thank You! Sending Thank You cards is a must, sharing your gratitude with those who have contributed to your new life is imperative. In addition, make it personalized; sending a generic Thank You card to each guest while only changing the greeting is completely unacceptable. Make sure to elaborate on how important their gift is and how you look forward to utilizing it. And yes! Thank You cards should be sent a few days or weeks after your gift is received, don't wait too long.
I hope these tips help you with your gift registry. Make sure to look at the past Wedding 101 posts for more about gift registry.
Happy Wednesday!
Erika
