I work in a very tight-knit group at work and invited all of my coworkers to our wedding. Considering the long hours we work, I spend more time with them than I do with my fiance (who I live with) and they are almost like family.
Understandably, several of them cannot make it and have asked where we are registered. I feel really uncomfortable about this as I don't want it to appear that I invited everyone just to receive gifts especially since that really wasn't why I did so. I guess it's a little too late to fix the awkward conversations that I've already had, but what would have been the appropriate response to this question?
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Sep 25, 2006, 4:12 PM
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Re: [heinz57] No Gifts from Coworkers, please!
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Dear Generous Bride,
This is very refreshing and a good reminder to some who may have forgotten what these special moments are supposed to be about. Thank you.
It is awkward, but you could say that gifts are not that important, that it was their time you wished to share. And, then you can tell them where you are registered with a reminder that you are not expecting a gift. I believe that people want to give, but feel trapped by some who only want. You clearly are not a person who only wants.
No Gifts from Coworkers, please!
