My fiancé and I are moving to Germany after our wedding for his first military assignment. Because of shipping requirements we are only allowed to take very few possessions. We have decided not to register, but we also want our guests to know that we have very little say in what we will be able to keep. Is there any way that we can let our guests know our dilemma and somehow mention cards would be welcomed instead of gifts?
I've attached an insert we will add with our invitation letting our guest know where our reception will be held, map and registry information. Everyone who will be invited to the wedding are perfectly comfortable with receiving a gift registry card information along with the invitation. So this won't be a surprise to them.
I don't know what would be the correct thing to do.
Normally, I would suggest that you please do not mention a gift registry with your invitation. However, this is a special situation. So, I suppose you could bend the rules a bit.
Usually, I would have suggested that your bridesmaids, friends and family let everyone know your gift restrictions. So, you must choose for yourself. The proper etiquette mode, or what makes the most sense for your situation.
Wedding Gift Registry
Map Insert.doc
