There’s a lot of different ways you could do this. I’ll list what etiquette says first, but I really think a lot of this is up to you.
- Etiquette says it is considered rude to put “cash only gifts”, “Presentation Only” or other wording meaning the same thing on the invitation. I have never encountered anyone that considers it rude, and in fact have only heard that people prefer this so they know what the couple wants. It is totally up to you and you can do it in a tactful way.
- You’re not supposed to put registry information on your wedding invitation. It’s left up to friends and family to inform everyone. However, you can put gift information on an insert in your bridal shower invitations.
- You’re not required to open your gifts at the reception or in front of anyone.
My suggest would be If you have a personal wedding website with info for bridal party and guests (and gift registry info), you can include an insert with the link to your website in your wedding invitation. Also if you have business card type registry info feel free to put them in with your invitations. You can’t expect your family to go and talk to each person to insure they know where you are registered.
