You absolutely cannot mention that on the wedding invitation. It’s rude to assume you’ll be getting gifts or to ask for gifts (that’s why you shouldn’t list where you’re registered on the invitation).

Your best bet is to spread the word via friends and family. Let the bridal party know so they can pass the instructions as well. AND be prepared to lug some gifts home. Hopefully, people will realize that it’s difficult for you and will either mail gifts in advance or they’ll bring cash, but you should have a back-up plan as well. Be ready to head to the UPS store or assign a family member to handle the gifts.

If you want to mention it, you can. I don’t know how… but I guess you can. However, you can have your family and friends spread the word about mailing the bigger gifts to your house.

It’s not in propper etiquette to bark any orders to your guests on the invitation.

The only suitable options are:

-To register and have the gifts mailed to your home
- To start a wedding site and include that info
-Word of mouth

Good luck

any mention of gifts is rude.

You do not under any circumstances mention gifts in any kind of invitation. If you are lucky enough to receive gifts, it’s your responsibility to get them to your residence. You could register on Amazon only and that will have where to send things. Again you don’t mention registery info on invites.

The only tactful thing I can think of is if you’re moving, to include a card that says,
Our New Home
123 Xyz Street
East Coast, USA

Other than that… nope, you don’t get to ask. Especially since people more than likely will have to pay extra to ship the gifts to your home.

This is tastefully done by inserting an additional small insert that has your bridal registry information on it. Then, add to the wording, “The bride requests that all gifts be shipped to the following address rather than presenting them at the wedding.” Then, you need to remember that there WILL be a few people who will forget - so have someone assigned to take care of this detail for you at the reception - to gather whatever gifts are there and ship them to you. Remember you can have all of the little things you want to happen your way - but it won’t all happen your way in the end! It only makes sense for your guests to consider checks and gift cards for a wedding like this anyway - most of your guests will have common sense enough to realize you don’t expect them to ship 100 lbs of whatever gift to your home. But, alot of stores will do shipping that is reasonable when you purchase online. The people who came to my wedding really appreciated having the registry information so I didn’t have 200 people calling to ask for it. No one thought it was in bad taste because it was well worded on the insert to be appropriate. I had inserts in my invitations to where I had one that was a map and one that was the bridal Registry - word it like this have a quarter size card that matches your invitations printed with the same ink and quality and have it say - Bridal Registry - with websites and store names listed with the name you used to sign up for the registry so they can find it. Then put a sentence at the bottom: “For the convenience of the bride and groom, gifts are requested to be sent to the following address.” Then, write the name and address to send to. That way - your wishes are stated in a classy way and people are well informed about the registry if they choose to use it.

“Confused Bride” it right! Even your avatar has a dude’s profile. Do NOT mention gifts in anyway - that’s totally tacky and downright rude. You’re inviting PEOPLE that mean something to you - not just what they might bring you. Please don’t do this.

I would not mention mailing gifts but would have a card printed with the “new” Mr & Mrs ??? with address and phone to your new pad so everyone will know you have your own mailing address and if “THEY” chose to send anything they will have the address!!!
hope that helps!!!
good luck!!

you dont. you cant mention gifts on the invitation, thats just rude and buy asking to have them mailed, thats almost as bad as asking for money because mailing a gift is costly and difficult. if people bring gifts to the wedding then its your responsibility to get them to your home. and if you arent willing to do that then I suggest you tell friends and family to let everyone know you dont want gifts at all.

I did the same thing as you. I live on the West Coast and flew back east to get married in my home town. I was worried abuot having to pay to have everything shipped, but luckily…everyone gave me money and gift cards. Spread it word of mouth if you dont feel comfortable putting it on the invitation. You can also register online and put your registry number in the invitations (on a seperate business like card). Now days its more convenient for people to get on the net and buy gifts anyhow. Good luck and best wishes!!!

You just do not do this. It would be YOUR responsibility to get the gifts shipped, not your guests!!! It’s the LEAST you could do!