Card Box vs Card Bag

Sandradv121 Posted: Aug 17, 2009 10:11 AM

Card Box vs Card Bag

So Fh and I were discussing this and I just wanted to get some opinions on which is better and SAFER... a Card Box or Card Bag

Card boxes seem great, but I would be worried that someone would open it and walk off with the cards

Card Bags seem great too, but its the same prob, only i would leave the card bag with my very trusted Aunt who would guard that thing with her life.

Pros and cons ladies??

MarjorieFrank Posted: Aug 17, 2009 10:13 AM

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I am using a card bag.

A con is that you need to leave it with someone who will guard it with their life.

Some pros... a lot of people aren't really aware of what a card box is. My friend had one at her wedding and I saw a total of 3 people actually put their cards in it. Most people want to hand you their card/gift and not just deposit it into a box.

T E R I Posted: Aug 17, 2009 10:16 AM

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I'm doing a card box, I started to make it on Saturday and the only way to take it apart and get the cards out is to destroy this box, so I'm not worried about people taking cards out of it during the reception

Sandradv121 Posted: Aug 17, 2009 10:16 AM

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Ohhhh thats a good point!

little j Posted: Aug 17, 2009 10:18 AM

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i personally dont like the bag, because i dont want to go around the reception hall looking for cards.

if people give them to me, i plan to hand it to DOC and she can put it in the card box

but i just dont want to walk around with a bag. JMO

Lsorrent Posted: Aug 17, 2009 10:21 AM

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I plan to do a box. Also, many of the boxes now have locks on them so you need a key to open it.

christine2010 Posted: Aug 17, 2009 10:22 AM

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i am not getting or making a card box because in my opinion its extra money to spend unnecessarily. also because when i was born my nanny (my moms mom) made me a white card bag. it has been used for my christening, communion, confirmation & sweet 16, all of at which my nanny was in charge of it. since she has passed away i will be using it in memory of her at the wedding. however, seeing that it is 25 years old my aunt will be making a new card bag and my original one will be inside of it.

Sandradv121 Posted: Aug 17, 2009 10:23 AM

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Posted by christine2010

i am not getting or making a card box because in my opinion its extra money to spend unnecessarily. also because when i was born my nanny (my moms mom) made me a white card bag. it has been used for my christening, communion, confirmation & sweet 16, all of at which my nanny was in charge of it. since she has passed away i will be using it in memory of her at the wedding. however, seeing that it is 25 years old my aunt will be making a new card bag and my original one will be inside of it.

OHMIGOD! That is so cute!!!! What a great tradition!!! That honestly is just so sweet!!!

MikesBride2B Posted: Aug 17, 2009 10:26 AM

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We'll be using a bag. It makes me nervous to have a big box out, advertising 'HERE ARE OUR CARDS, HERE'S ALL THE MONEY'

Anyone know where I can get a card bag btw?? :-P

FutureMrsKuehne Posted: Aug 17, 2009 10:26 AM

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Posted by Sandradv121

Posted by christine2010

i am not getting or making a card box because in my opinion its extra money to spend unnecessarily. also because when i was born my nanny (my moms mom) made me a white card bag. it has been used for my christening, communion, confirmation & sweet 16, all of at which my nanny was in charge of it. since she has passed away i will be using it in memory of her at the wedding. however, seeing that it is 25 years old my aunt will be making a new card bag and my original one will be inside of it.

OHMIGOD! That is so cute!!!! What a great tradition!!! That honestly is just so sweet!!!

yahhhhhhh i REALLY like that, i wish i had one...im definitely gonna be the grandmother who has one for all her granddaughters now after reading that!!!!!

italian tradition is to do the card bag, so i feel like thats what i should do, but i dunno if i wanna hold it all day, or give someone else the responsibility of watching it all night u kno???

ill have to think this one out I HAVE TO LEAVEEEEEEE OMG I KEEP GETTING PULLED INTO POSTINGG!!!!!!! lol

Jna2010 Posted: Aug 17, 2009 10:29 AM

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Posted by little j

i personally dont like the bag, because i dont want to go around the reception hall looking for cards.

if people give them to me, i plan to hand it to DOC and she can put it in the card box

but i just dont want to walk around with a bag. JMO

i agree!! plus i think it be a lot easier to take stuff from a bag then a box, it prob be easier to conceal a bag also ya know

StaceyWill Posted: Aug 17, 2009 10:31 AM

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Posted by MikesBride2B

We'll be using a bag. It makes me nervous to have a big box out, advertising 'HERE ARE OUR CARDS, HERE'S ALL THE MONEY'

Anyone know where I can get a card bag btw?? :-P

I had originally decided on a card box, until my mother said that same thing...so, we'll be using a bag.

And I know David's has some card bags for sale...

MarjorieFrank Posted: Aug 17, 2009 10:36 AM

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Posted by MikesBride2B

We'll be using a bag. It makes me nervous to have a big box out, advertising 'HERE ARE OUR CARDS, HERE'S ALL THE MONEY'

Anyone know where I can get a card bag btw?? :-P

Sometimes you can get one at the bridal store where you get your dress

mosh424 Posted: Aug 17, 2009 10:39 AM

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I am doing a card box and I will have it near the sweetheart table so I doubt someone would walk off with it or try to open it I would notice. Plus my DOC will guard it like a hawk

SoonToBMrsC Posted: Aug 17, 2009 10:40 AM

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I'm definitely not doing the card bag just feel that it is a bit old fashion plus it would be easier for someone to grab things out of if that was their intention. My RH offers either a bird cage or mailbox...both are really pretty I think we are going with the bird cage.....I just feel safer about it and feel that if someone was trying anything funny someone would def. see them before they got anything lol.

TessMike621 Posted: Aug 17, 2009 10:41 AM

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my mom wants me to get a card bag---it's tradition! lol....i'm a little nervous with that idea though because at least with this big *** box you can watch it....what if the bag dissappears!

cavvento Posted: Aug 17, 2009 11:12 AM

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I'm breaking with tradition in my family and going with a card box. But my FFIL is amazing with woodwork so he is going to make one for us in a way that it can also be a special keepsake afterwards. I'm so excited about it!

stinenandy2010 Posted: Aug 17, 2009 11:16 AM

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I'm using a card box, it will be displayed next to us and right near my parents table so my grandmother will be keeping her hawk eyes on it!

His future Mrs Posted: Aug 17, 2009 11:27 AM

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I am doing a card box.. someone would have to either walk off wiuth it or take it apart to get inside... and at that point im SURE someone would notice. plus my DOC is going to be watching