Raffle by donation for expensive doll at reception OK?
Is it all right if we give out tickets to guests who make a donation towards a chance to win an expensive japanese doll on display at our wedding/reception?
We would place it near the guest book signing table. (we are giving away many other expensive gifts & favors for guests)
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Feb 15, 2006, 5:15 PM
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Re: [Elise] Raffle by donation for expensive doll at reception OK?
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Dear Raffle Mania,
No, no, and please for heavens sakes no. It is never appropriate and considered in bad taste to expect your guests to pay for anything. It's like asking your guests to remember to bring their wallets.
If you want to give something to your guests, give it to them. Don't offer tickets for a chance at receiving it. More than likely most would view this as tacky and greedy.
This is right up there with money trees and wishing wells. Most of us just don't do this anymore.
Re: [Et.byRebecca] Raffle by donation for expensive doll at reception OK?
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Agreed.
But, not wishing wells. These are a part of the bridal shower where guests deposit little trinkets to help set up house like kitchen utensils, coasters, etc. I think these are viewed positively since they are part of the shower. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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Feb 15, 2006, 7:45 PM
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Re: [Elise] Raffle by donation for expensive doll at reception OK?
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I think we may be in a regional definition area here. On the west coast we have had wishing wells at receptions. It is a big box decorated as a well where guests are to deposit cash and cards with cash.
One wedding I attended last year included one. All of the guests were talking about it--not in a positive manner. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
Raffle by donation for expensive doll at reception OK?
