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KateJ
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 Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 11:26 am Post subject: we are based in the US but plan to marry in Manila. How do w |
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| we will be leaving manila right after the wedding and stay in the US. We dont wanna carry big sized gifts to the airport.How do we say small gifts OR cash gifts preffered in nice way? |
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KellieW
Joined: 22 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 11:41 am Post subject: we are based in the US but plan to marry in Manila. How do w |
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| You can't. You absolutely must not say a thing about gifts!!! It is just too rude and tacky.But take comfort in the following likelihoods:1. Everyone in Manila will already know that you are going overseas, and I think you can count on most of them being thoughtful to totally avoid that problem.2. No one from the Sates is likely to be shipping a large package overseas when they can wait until you arrive.For any large gifts that you do receive, ship them or carry them if you love them and/or know that a lot of love or money went into their selection. It's not all that much trouble, assuming no one gives you a fridge. If you really can't do anything sensible, I suppose you could profusely thank the person, and beg them to let you entrust it into their care until you can find a way to deal with it. With any luck, they'll exchange it for somethig more portable.Happy Day! |
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katie
Joined: 21 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 11:55 am Post subject: we are based in the US but plan to marry in Manila. How do w |
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| put that in a jovial way in your wedding invitation card. indians sometimes write "avoid gifts". you can write "avoid gifts; your presence is the gift". find out some good sentence and put that in the bottom of wedding invitation card. |
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kebvee
Joined: 22 Nov 2007
Posts: 6
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| Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 12:09 pm Post subject: we are based in the US but plan to marry in Manila. How do w |
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| On the card put:Hi you are invited to ___ and ___'s weddingInformation hereInformation hereGifts: Gifts are appreciated, but is an optional choice and small gifts are a good choice due to our travel restrictions for our perfect honeymoon. Thanks!I am sure nobody will find this rude as it is not blunt and It shows the reason whereas just putting "we don't want big gifts, we want small ones" Seems a little bit rude!People would probably understand as you are giving a reason of explanation and saying it is an optional thing.Also you could a close family member to put non-fragile objects in a few boxes and be mailed overseas to your home place.Home this has helped! |
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Kaseioperu
Joined: 28 Apr 2007
Posts: 12
Location: Best
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| Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 12:24 pm Post subject: we are based in the US but plan to marry in Manila. How do w |
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| I know what you mean. You cant say anything to your guests though. But most of them will realize it and just give you money. A few guests will probably bring a gift. Have your mother or close friend be in charge of large gifts, and she can mail them to you. Thats what I had to do when we got married overseas. Its kind of a pain and expensive, but its the only way. |
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KarelBrilski
Joined: 17 May 2007
Posts: 21
Location: PL
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| Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 12:38 pm Post subject: we are based in the US but plan to marry in Manila. How do w |
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| Word of mouth is always the best way. Mention to the people that are close to you that you are not going to be able to carry large gifts with you on the plane, so you hope that people do not get you those. Word spreads fast. Plus if you are registering for gifts, do not register for anything large. People will get the hint. |
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