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jenny2penny Posted: Apr 28, 2003 05:43 PM

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kaangel217 Posted: Apr 28, 2003 05:49 PM

Re: Is it customary to have the card holder/bird cage at reception?

I think most people do know to look for one. Of course there are always family members who like to hand it to the couple

LisaT Posted: Apr 28, 2003 05:55 PM

Re: Is it customary to have the card holder/bird cage at reception?

I don't think I've ever been to a wedding that had one. So I don't know if I'd say they're customary, but I think their popularity is increasing.

edited to add: I didn't have one.

p&a91203 Posted: Apr 28, 2003 05:58 PM

Re: Is it customary to have the card holder/bird cage at reception?

I know they've been at every wedding I've been to the past couple of years. I think I'll be having one!

MayDay16 Posted: Apr 29, 2003 12:11 AM

Re: Is it customary to have the card holder/bird cage at reception?

I made one out of a mailbox, it came out AWESOME!

Helene718 Posted: Apr 29, 2003 12:14 AM

Re: Is it customary to have the card holder/bird cage at reception?

I've been to weddings with and without. I am not having one. I will have a satin bag to put the cards in.

MarcellaBella Posted: Apr 29, 2003 09:42 AM

Re: Is it customary to have the card holder/bird cage at reception?

My hall provides the box and they also offer a security guard, dressed up in a tux, who will watch the box the entire night.. that's what we're doing.

jennbaby Posted: Apr 29, 2003 09:44 AM

Re: Is it customary to have the card holder/bird cage at reception?

I will walk around to greet my guest and get them myself at the same time

Julybaby Posted: Apr 29, 2003 04:38 PM

Re: Is it customary to have the card holder/bird cage at reception?

I went to a wedding where there was no birdcage or mailbox. In fact, there was no gift table and the bride and groom did not walk around to greet the guests. We had their card sitting on our table the whole night and it was such a pain in the butt!!! The envelope got a little messed up by the end of the evening.

CherylBooch Posted: Apr 29, 2003 04:51 PM

Re: Is it customary to have the card holder/bird cage at reception?

I've seen both situations...
IMO- as a guest- i felt more comfortable giving the envelope directly to the couple.
Because then, me, as a bride, I'd be like-- 'Oh- so no envelope from cheap Aunt Irma...' when Aunt Irma may have given one to the bird cage and I didn't see it.