For those of you who have had an engagement party whether at a backyard or at a hall. How many of you had a money/card box? my best friend is having a semi-formal catered engagement party at her FH's parents backyard and she wanted to know whether it was tacky to have one.
If it is, what are some creative ways of having a money box alternative.
TIA!!
Notwedyet08
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I had a back yard BBQ engagement party; no card box though. When people gave me cards i just gave them to my Mom to store. And others i put inside shopping bags of gifts.
bride2be1012
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I didn't have a money box. I just put all the gifts on a table I had set aside.
SoonToBeMrsCampos
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I had a nice e party at a RH and I hhad a card box. 95% of ppl gave cards w $. I had winter theme so I took a box and wrapped it in silver wrapping paper and a bow. It was cute and did its job!
Chanwich
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I'm not having a money box and I'm having a catered backyard eparty. I will just put them somewhere for safe keeping at my moms house.
FutureMrsDavid
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I am having a backyard catered engagement party. I don't think a card box is necessary because you can just go put them in the house.
JuneBride14
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Posted by bride2be1012
I didn't have a money box. I just put all the gifts on a table I had set aside.
that is what i did as well
wenR
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IMO a card box at an e-party is a bit tacky. If you get cards with $$ have someone hold it for you (or bring a big purse )
halfbaked
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I kinda think it's tacky, too, JMO!
Butttttt, you could put out a bird cage as part of the decor and if guests happen to slip cards in there, so be it!
CrazyLove11
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I agree...tacky! Don't do it!
AugustBridein09
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JMO but I didn't expect gifts for my eparty so I wouldn't have a cardbox.
Think about it its really expensive knowing someone getting married....e-party, shower, bparty, wedding. That is a lot and people usually have more than 1 wedding a year so my opinion is that the eparty is optional for the couple and therefore people usually DO bring a gift but it shouldn't be expected.
little j
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Posted by bride2be1012
I didn't have a money box. I just put all the gifts on a table I had set aside.
same. i must be the only person that relly hd no clue wht to expect t our e-prty nd ws shocked that so many ppl gave generous $ gifts!
ElovesJ117
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I had an e-party at a hall and my mom and dad made me a card box that went with our theme.
FallBride2010
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I think it's kind of tacky, because you shouldnt really expect gifts for an e-party. Most people will bring one...but it's not really obligated of them. I wouldnt get one
adelya21
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Thank you Ladies!!
itbroi805
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we had a birdcage and cards were coming out the wazoo! but we had a formal affair.
If it's in a backyard, I would say it's not necesary, but I def don't think its tacky! Who would be offended by seeing a card box?
Even if you don't get gifts, most people will bring a congratulations card. JMO.
