My friend is getting married saturday

Question

and i looked at her registry and have no idea what to get off of it because so many people i don't knwo are going and i don't know what people alreayd got her. would it be ok if i just bought them a gift card for the store they have their registry set up with? i have never gone to a wedding before so i am a little confused on if that would be acceptable. thanks

Answer 1

Normally the way registries work is when someone buys something off of their list it automatically gets taken off.  That way so no one ends up bringing the same gift.

Answer 2

Usually Once Something Is Purchased Off A Registry It Automatically Comes Off.

When My Sister Got Married, She Only Got Doubles Of One Thing Off Hers. That Was Because Someone Went & Had The List Printed Off & Held On To It Before Buying Anything.

But At Least She Only Got Sheet Sets As Doubles... You'll Always Need More Than One Of Them.

I Don't See A Problem With A Gift Card. Lots Of People Do That These Days.

=)

Answer 3

That would be a great idea!! Thats actually brilliant. That way they can get whatever anyone missed from the registry. A good rule of thumb (at least among my circle lol) is monatary gifts. I would suggest you get a really nice card and put cash or a check for about what they spent on hospitality for you (and your date,if u brought one) I would put about $100....$150-200(ONLY if you can afford it) I think brides and grooms like money as a gift, especialy if they paid for everything thing themselves. I used to feel funny about giving money but I find that they appreciate it as much as a toaster lol

Answer 4

If you go to the store where she is registered, the registry will already tell you, what other people already bought, so there are no doubles. However, yes, you can get her a gift card if you like, that way she can re-buy anything on the gift registry that wasn't bought for her, already.  

Answer 5

If your friend is registered somewhere, then the registry will automatically update what has already been purchased by other guests.  So, take a look at what is on the registry, and find something within your price range that you think is nice and buy it.  You can either bring the gift with you to the wedding on Saturday, or you can have the gift mailed to the recipient.  A lot of registries offer free bridal gift wrapping and shipping.  Also, many registries say "gift cards welcome" and if you would prefer to do that, then that would be fine too.

And if you decide that you would rather not go the gift/registry route, many people give cash or a check in a card on the day of a wedding.  I would recommend a check as you know for sure that they receive it and cash it.  As for the recommended amount, many people are split on this, but I would say first, it depends upon your financial situation, your relationship with the couple, the type of affair it is, whether you bring a guest, etc.  It can be anywhere from 50-150 per person.

Good luck!  

Answer 6

Well if guests are buying thins off her registry they should be coming off the list if you have an up to date copy.  

But a safe bet is always a gift card so she can buy what they want.  

Answer 7

A gift card is good, but a registry updates itself to let you know what people have purchased.

Answer 8

Yes it would be acceptable to give a gift card or cash in a card. Their usually is a table for wedding gifts and cards at the reception.