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ChefBeckyD
01-20-2009, 09:19 AM
LOL!

The only active registry I have is with a girl who used to work for me. She and her fiance(e?) were supposed to be married next Christmas, but he was in NY, and she was in AZ - and it was too much for them being apart. So, he found a job in AZ, and they eloped over Christmas break!

They have just over $400 in sales for registry rewards (from relatives who have been purchasing for them), and she just emailed me to ask me a few questions about redeeming them. Should I encourage her to keep it open a while longer, in case people want to buy wedding gifts?
BethCooks4U
01-20-2009, 09:23 AM
I would! Are they doing a reception at all? Family may really want them to do it. My sister got married in Hawaii and then about a month later did a reception.

They have time after the wedding date listed to redeem their awards (a month?) and the registry remains open for a year after the wedding date so I'd have them think about it before closing it.
chefann
01-20-2009, 09:24 AM
I don't see why not. People have 1 year after the wedding date to send gifts, and that includes elopements. They might as well leave it open to maximize their rewards, and get things that they actually want.
ChefBeckyD
01-20-2009, 09:29 AM
I would! Are they doing a reception at all? Family may really want them to do it. My sister got married in Hawaii and then about a month later did a reception.

They have time after the wedding date listed to redeem their awards (a month?) and the registry remains open for a year after the wedding date so I'd have them think about it before closing it.

I just emailed her to ask if they were doing a reception - and also ordered a gift off their registry for them. (I've known her since she was in Jr Hi - and her first job was as a stocker at the bookstore I managed.:))

I think that they could probably double (At least!) their rewards....and if it happened this month, I'd get double points for it!:D
janetupnorth
01-20-2009, 10:17 AM
Yes, with eloping they are bound to have some small reception for friends/family...

Encourage her to keep it open until then.
ChefBeckyD
01-20-2009, 10:21 AM
Yes, with eloping they are bound to have some small reception for friends/family...
Encourage her to keep it open until then.

It's not a given - I need to find out what they are planning.

Her family is all in MI, and his is all in NY - and they are now living in AZ....


Hey! Maybe I should suggest that her registry is the best way for people to purchase wedding gifts - they can do it from all across the country, and have it shipped directly to them!
janetupnorth
01-20-2009, 10:30 AM
It's not a given - I need to find out what they are planning.

Her family is all in MI, and his is all in NY - and they are now living in AZ....


Hey! Maybe I should suggest that her registry is the best way for people to purchase wedding gifts - they can do it from all across the country, and have it shipped directly to them!

Perfect! ;)