Okay, I know that it is rude to enclose our registry cards with the invitation, but there was no bridal shower or anything, so how are people supposed to know where we are registered? Isn't this an exception?
No. I've attended weddings where I've just gone to Bed Bath, Fields (Hudson's) or Target and typed in their names and been able to pull up their registry without being told. These days it's really easy for your guests to figure it out. If you're registered at some obscure place I'm sure they will ask someone who knows you and they'll find out by word of mouth.
People have always asked if they wanted to know. I'm sure your guests will be no exception. Let your parents and your bridesmaids know where you are registered so that they can direct people to the right place if they are asked.
NO...that's a non no...What you could use is a sit like the wedding channel that has all you information on it..hotels, transportation, locations (maps), and things like your registry...you can email it to people so that have access to your wedding information..eveything they mught have questions about will be on there...check it out...www.weddingchanel.com
Unfortunately there is no exception regarding registries and invitations. It's not appropriate to include this sort of information in the invitation.
You could try theknot.com where you could put all your wedding information for guests to look at -- including registry information.
As someone else suggested, guests can always check the major 'registry-type' stores for your registry. It's even easier these days as you can check for one from your home computer. One could easily check 5-10 stores in a matter of 15 mintues -- you can even order the items right from your computer and have them delivered to your house -- or the bride/groom.
The "why" for not including the registry information in with the invitation has to do with the idea of saying "hey, come to my wedding" and "hey buy me a gift at this place" all in the same envelope. It's considered rude by most people.
It's one of those issues that people love to fight about on this site. 95% say it's rude...the other 5% think it's ok -- they fight back and forth, etc.
Your next question will be why is it not considered rude to include registry information in Shower Invitations.This is because the whole purpose of a Shower is to Shower the couple with gifts....and you are not hosting it. With the wedding, though everyone will give you a gift, you are the hosts and cannot assume that people are going to bring you a gift. You invited them to share in your special day, not to ask for gifts....
