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Don't Brides worry about all those cards people bring but have no where to put? 
People always bring cards & gifts to the reception -even if you've requested no gifts. If there isn't a designated place for the guests to put them - isn't there a chance of the cards -and even money, getting lost?
Tags: weddings, reception, gifts, cards, box
Asked by GiftedBoxCompany from Elk Grove Village, ILAnswered 13 years ago.
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Be sure to have a container on the gift table to collect these cards and mark it clearly with a classy "cards" sign. You can come up with a holder that matches your theme or go as simple as wrapping a large square gift box in wedding paper. Add a slit to the top and all the cards will be collected in one spot. A fancy bird cage makes a great card holder, too. Decorate the cage with beautiful satin ribbon, flowers and even a wedding bird! The important thing is to have a clearly marked designated place for all the cards to be placed.
Answered by Dazzle & Lace
Ridgebluffs,
Raleigh,
NC, 27603,
919-662-0018
(Novice with 13 pts.)
Answered 13 years ago.
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Even if you've requested "no gifts, please", you usually wind up with some people who will bring a gift or a card anyway. If you have a guest book, designate a younger member of the family - mid to late teen if they are responsible - and ask them to help with the guestbook. Besides making sure people sign the guestbook, they can answer questions the other guests might have (restroom locations, name of the band, etc), and they could keep track of the cards in a box or envelope. Be sure to have someone take over for them occasionally, so they can be part of the party, too!
Answered by Az Bead Depot
260 W. Apache Trail,
Apache Junction,
AZ, 85120,
480-983-5674
(Mentor with 323 pts.)
Answered 13 years ago. -
Bring a box wrapped in pretty gift wrap with it labeled Cards, and put it where everyone brings the gifts. They can place cards in the box and they won't get lost. Some poeple like to hand them to the bride, so you may want to get a purse that is soft and retangle in shape with a drawstring to fit cards in and carry it when visiting table to table to collect them.
Answered by Beach House Retreats
113 East 85th Street ,
Long Beach Township,
NJ, 08008,
609-947-1377
(Novice with 12 pts.)
Answered 13 years ago. -
Absolutely. One must always provide a place for cards, gifts, etc. just in case. A simple way to do this is to have a small table with a basket or decorated box close to the guest sign in. This will insure things will not get lost.
Answered by Patricia - Strut Your Denim
Spokane,
WA, 99203,
509-434-4946
(Novice with 4 pts.)
Answered 13 years ago. -
This shouldn't be a problem if the bride remembers to put up a "gift table". Nothing fancy, just a table (with a tablecloth) perhaps near the guest book. And yes, there is the possibility of something being lost if a space is not allocated for gifts.
Answered by Roadrunner Florist
2007a W Bethany Home Rd,
Phoenix,
AZ, 85015,
602-246-1271
(Novice with 1 pts.)
Answered 13 years ago. -
Sure - there's always a chance of the cards or money (or both) being misplaced, lost, or unfortunately, even stolen.
If you've chosen not to designate a place for guests to deposit cards, the alternative is for the bride to carry a small tote bag large enough to handle a 5 x 7 card.
Before the "card box" idea became popular, it was common for brides to carry the above-mentioned bags with them during the reception. You can purchase or make one that matches your dress and blends in nicely.
Since there will likely be a large amount of cards, be sure to have a trusted person on standby to collect the cards from you throughout the night so the bag stays light enough for you to carry effortlessly.
Thank you for your inquiry -
Rev. Kerri Renz
Answered by Your Love Expressed
1053 Kennebec Rd,
Grand Blanc,
MI, 48439,
989-714-0222
(Novice with 12 pts.)
Answered 13 years ago.
