I am going to be hosting a bridal shower. The couple does not want to register and has requested gift cards instead. Is there a polite way to state this on the shower invitations? Is it bad etiquette?
You have good instincts. It is very improper to request only gift cards. It is the same as requesting cash. The only proper way the couple could do this would be for them to register for a few items in every price range and also register for gift cards in various price ranges.
Part of the shower is the opening of the gifts. Everyone gets excited for the couple and how they will use each item. Take that away and it turns out to be a game of who gave what amount. Some may feel as if it could be a bidding war of who loves them the most measured by the highest dollar amount on the card.
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