I have been invited to the wedding of an acquaintance. We met through a mutual friend. I will not be attending the wedding. Included with the invitation was a card with a web site address for their gift registry. When I went to that web site, it stated that this was the only place they were registered. There was a place to put in my credit card information and a line to put the amount that I wanted to designate. It doesn't say anywhere that it's a secure site. It says that the money will go towards their honeymoon. I do not feel comfortable giving my credit card information. Is this a new acceptable way to ask for gifts? What should I do?
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Re: When is it acceptable to not send a gift?
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Dear Tsgal,
No gift is required if not attending the wedding.
Even though most mainstream etiquette professionals have caved on the subject of the honeymoon registry, I personally don't care for them. And, those who do suggest that this type of registry is appropriate, state that it shouldn't be the only registry.
It was very poor manners to include this registry card with the wedding invitation. This is not appropriate. The message is that they are inviting you for your credit card--great message.
When is it acceptable to not send a gift?
