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Card Boxes/ Gifts

It's true that some people send gifts in advance, it's also true that there's a lot of last min. people out there and you will most likely have people bring gifts to the reception, I've been to a few weddings recently and the bride didn't have a card box, everyone just sat the cards on the table and asked "She doesn't have a card box?" It seems like something that you need to have, if only for those few people that bring cards with money in them as gifts to the reception. How is a card box being 'greedy?' even if it's an empty card, they are nice to read. I'm having my card box at the bridal shower as well. Just to keep everything organized and to get as much use out of it as possiable. If you aren't comfortable with this I love the idea you have of just putting some blank cards out for guests to write notes. I can promise you however that you WILL have cards in that box!

Thanks for explaining  that *laurie88* my lack of wedding knowledge comes from me never attending a wedding. Well only one but I remember nothing. Lol. I'm glad I found this site though because otherwise I would be really lost in the planning process. I also really wish you or no one  took my post as calling them greedy. I was was just trying to gasp the concept of the card box and gift at a reception. And I like your idea of also taking it to your bridal shower in addition to the reception. I love getting cards and wouldn't want to misplace any.

You know what, that is a good question Mzbrownn11. Thanks for using my box as a photo! (smile)....I didn't have a bridal shower, but this was used at our wedding/reception because it was basically to show the guests, this is where all the gifts go. Also, this box is to be for the guests that gave us cards, well wishes,money and gift cards. I think it's quite tacky for people to have guests come to the shower, receptions and there are a bunch of laying cards on a table that intend to fall onto the floor, or in someone else's pockets. I know we want to not think about someone coming to your wedding and stealing, but it does happen? Think about the thieves, or lookie loos that are nosy to see how much or how many cards you have received. I have  girlfriends who didn't have one and the remarks of some jealous family or friends were making her feel really uncomfortable about, "DANG, YOU MUST OF RACKED UP IN THE MONEY BANK, BECAUSE YOU HAD SO MANY CARDS? HOW MUCH DID YOU GET? CAN I BORROW $100.00?" How rude?Also you don't have to worry about someone else gathering it for you and making sure to get every card.  The cards will be in the box, stacked perfectly.

Basically, I think this is a great way to have some kind of privacy between you and your hubby. Something that should be shared by just you two and not everyone else opinion or attitude.

Enjoy!

Around here most people bring a gift to the shower and a card to the wedding (yes you get 2 gifts woo hoo, at least from the women)

I've seen brides usually have a little satchel that they carry around when they great the tables and guest hand them cards, i've only recently begun seeing card boxes and cages and I love the idea.

I don't think it's being greedy because many people (men, out of town guest, grooms friends who may not know you as well, etc) will not attend the shower so this would be their only chance to give a gift.

The only etiquette thing i've heard surrounding this is you cant just have a boxl, you should have a table for gifts. even if most guest on give cards you should have the box on a small table with room for gifts if they come.

Oh this site has def helped me tons too! I've come up with so many ideas that I'm not sure I would have had I not found this site!!!

I was in the same freakin boat! I had no clue what a card box was or if we needed one but the more I look into it not only is it a great idea they are so darn awesome looking! I LOVE the idea about taking it to the shower too in order to get more use out of it! I love this site it has def helped with ideas and I love the feedback! Glad your getting all the info you need!

Sadly Rhonda is right...I have been to quite a few weddings and people whether guest or staff will take all the cards open them and steal the money.  I thought it was a total joke until I saw it happen SEVERAL times.  Card box is a must protects the cards, protects you from the comments like said and keeps things nice and organized.  Good thing to have and it is super nice to bring in more of your theme.  Make sure it says "cards" some people get confused and think they are other gifts.

Rhondarod4ever and prncss173, that's horrible that random people and friends and family would steal or try to see how "popular" a bride and groom is by seeing how many cards they received. I am glad y'all told me this because if ppl did bring my fh and i gifts and cards I would be really upset to know someone took it!

I'm doing a card box but it's going to be locked.  I'm using an old tool box I got at a flea market and we're cutting a hole in the top...and putting a lock at the latch.  Some of my family members have had cards/gifts stolen (SAD, I know...they're supposed to be reliable guests..) so my grandmother is determined to eye up every person who walks up to the box. I know this because she told me, lol.  Good luck planning and deciding on what you will do!