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Card Box or Envelope Purse???

ajlgmm815 Posted: Sep 07, 2008 10:10 PM+

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Posted: Sep 07, 2008 10:10 PM

Card Box or Envelope Purse???

I'am having a debate with my mom, card box or envelope purse. I feel like a purse is saying i know who gave me a gift and who didn't. what is everyones opinion?

shell1879 Posted: Sep 07, 2008 10:32 PM+

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Posted: Sep 07, 2008 10:32 PM

Re: Card Box or Envelope Purse???

i'm NOT going to carry a big bag of envelopes around all day.... my luck i'll put it down somewhere and loose every thing. or leave it in the bathroom and some other brides guest will pick it up

I did however make a card box in our colors that looks like a cake i have pics in my DIY album

coldasice217 Posted: Sep 07, 2008 10:47 PM+

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Posted: Sep 07, 2008 10:47 PM

Re: Card Box or Envelope Purse???

I would go with a card box...I feel it would be a lot easier in terms of knowing where it is at all times, not forgetting it, etc.

bridej9 Posted: Sep 07, 2008 10:49 PM+

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Posted: Sep 07, 2008 10:49 PM

Re: Card Box or Envelope Purse???

Definitely a card box, I feel like a purse is a little dated.

Celeste617 Posted: Sep 07, 2008 11:21 PM+

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Posted: Sep 07, 2008 11:21 PM

Re: Card Box or Envelope Purse???

I'm not bothering to get a card box, so a purse it'll be for me. I'll be giving the envelopes to someone else to hold anyway so I don't plan to be carrying it around.

mrsdraskin2009 Posted: Sep 08, 2008 12:22 AM+

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Posted: Sep 08, 2008 12:22 AM

Re: Card Box or Envelope Purse???

Posted by Celeste617

I'm not bothering to get a card box, so a purse it'll be for me. I'll be giving the envelopes to someone else to hold anyway so I don't plan to be carrying it around.

I have never seen a purse? Is it a bag? I would just feel bad making someone hold it all night if they wanted to party...Then what do they do?

IrishBrideASmiling Posted: Sep 08, 2008 12:26 AM+

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Posted: Sep 08, 2008 12:26 AM

Re: Card Box or Envelope Purse???

I like the box better bc I always get nervous as a guest holding onto the card until I get a chance to give it to the bride and groom.

kristentinnelly Posted: Sep 08, 2008 07:27 AM+

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Posted: Sep 08, 2008 07:27 AM

Re: Card Box or Envelope Purse???

I would go with the card box too. I wouldnt want to carry that purse around

angels914 Posted: Sep 08, 2008 07:31 AM+

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Posted: Sep 08, 2008 07:31 AM

Re: Card Box or Envelope Purse???

A card box seems to be the thing to do......If you make one just don't make it too small!!!!!!! Good luck in your choice.....

MrsInglima Posted: Sep 08, 2008 07:54 AM+

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Posted: Sep 08, 2008 07:54 AM

Re: Card Box or Envelope Purse???

You'll know who gave you a gift and who didn't when you open up everything after the wedding. I just think that purses are a little bit tacky. Like, the only reason I'm walking around and talking to you is to get my money. With a cardbox they can go up and put it in there while you can talk to your guests and they won't feel like you just want the present.

DINAAMATUCCIO Posted: Sep 08, 2008 07:58 AM+

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Posted: Sep 08, 2008 07:58 AM

Re: Card Box or Envelope Purse???

after reading that other post i don't know what to choose!! screw something down to the table that has a lock on it LOL!

Ann 52409 Posted: Sep 08, 2008 07:59 AM+

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Posted: Sep 08, 2008 07:59 AM

Re: Card Box or Envelope Purse???

a card box

FuTuRe MrS MaZz Posted: Sep 08, 2008 08:00 AM+

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Posted: Sep 08, 2008 08:00 AM

Re: Card Box or Envelope Purse???

Posted by DINAAMATUCCIO

after reading that other post i don't know what to choose!! screw something down to the table that has a lock on it LOL!

im actually already putting a lock on mine but thats bc we're making it look like buried treasure lol im sure we'll find a way to clamp it down too

Ann 52409 Posted: Sep 08, 2008 08:14 AM+

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Posted: Sep 08, 2008 08:14 AM

Re: Card Box or Envelope Purse???

Posted by FuTuRe MrS MaZz

Posted by DINAAMATUCCIO

after reading that other post i don't know what to choose!! screw something down to the table that has a lock on it LOL!

im actually already putting a lock on mine but thats bc we're making it look like buried treasure lol im sure we'll find a way to clamp it down too

That should be interesting... I would love to see that, do you have pictures of a card box looking like buried treasure

FuTuRe MrS MaZz Posted: Sep 08, 2008 08:20 AM+

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Posted: Sep 08, 2008 08:20 AM

Re: Card Box or Envelope Purse???

Posted by Ann 52409

Posted by FuTuRe MrS MaZz

Posted by DINAAMATUCCIO

after reading that other post i don't know what to choose!! screw something down to the table that has a lock on it LOL!

im actually already putting a lock on mine but thats bc we're making it look like buried treasure lol im sure we'll find a way to clamp it down too

That should be interesting... I would love to see that, do you have pictures of a card box looking like buried treasure

i have the box in my album.... i have some shells that im gonna decorate it with... my dad had this old padlock that we're gonna attach and we're putting it in some kind of box that im gonna fill with sand... the pic are all up in my head at the moment lol i think im gonna be findin myself at the beach alot stealing sand n shells LOL

DINAAMATUCCIO Posted: Sep 08, 2008 08:22 AM+

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Posted: Sep 08, 2008 08:22 AM

Re: Card Box or Envelope Purse???

Posted by FuTuRe MrS MaZz

Posted by Ann 52409

Posted by FuTuRe MrS MaZz

Posted by DINAAMATUCCIO

after reading that other post i don't know what to choose!! screw something down to the table that has a lock on it LOL!

im actually already putting a lock on mine but thats bc we're making it look like buried treasure lol im sure we'll find a way to clamp it down too

That should be interesting... I would love to see that, do you have pictures of a card box looking like buried treasure

i have the box in my album.... i have some shells that im gonna decorate it with... my dad had this old padlock that we're gonna attach and we're putting it in some kind of box that im gonna fill with sand... the pic are all up in my head at the moment lol i think im gonna be findin myself at the beach alot stealing sand n shells LOL

thats a really cute idea!!!

NikkiR515 Posted: Sep 08, 2008 09:31 AM+

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Posted: Sep 08, 2008 09:31 AM

Re: Card Box or Envelope Purse???

I am definitely going with a card box! The last thing I want to do is carry a purse around all night!

Brila09 Posted: Sep 08, 2008 09:39 AM+

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Posted: Sep 08, 2008 09:39 AM

Re: Card Box or Envelope Purse???

Posted by NikkiR515

I am definitely going with a card box! The last thing I want to do is carry a purse around all night!

I agree! But I have a feeling that once we go around talking to our guests and thanking them for coming, we're going to wind up with a bunch in our hands anyway.

flairforfashion Posted: Sep 08, 2008 09:40 AM+

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Posted: Sep 08, 2008 09:40 AM

Re: Card Box or Envelope Purse???

I think a card box is better. Is more decorative and is a nice touch I think. A purse would be annoying and could be lost easily.

ELluvsMB Posted: Sep 08, 2008 09:52 AM+

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Posted: Sep 08, 2008 09:52 AM

Re: Card Box or Envelope Purse???

I was going to make a photo cube card box for the wedding but FH was nervous about how safe it is. Then I was just reading the BHB's posting about the cardbox being stolen!!! I can see how it might be easy for someone to run off with it...even if it does have a lock on it. So now I'm debating doing anything or just having FH's brother in charge of taking the checks and running them to the car periodically.