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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Say nothing.  Its tacky to mention gifts for a party.  If you get gifts, great, enjoy them and help write a thank you note and if not, then enjoy the party.

People are NOT bothered by giving gifts.  People are bothered by the mention of gifts, location - far distance or bad times (kids have other activities and when they get older with sports it becomes an issue), no food, etc.

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Do you also think it’s tacky to include gift registry information in a shower or wedding invite? Because that’s also tacky according to passé etiquette and even the most old money WASPy weddings I’ve been to include registry info. Ettiquette evolves over time, it’s no longer tacky to say “no gifts” unless you are a DCUM dinosaur.[/quote]

I think its very tacky to include a registry on an invitation as well as no gifts.  You say nothing.  Its usually easy to find a registry and if not, you can contact them for the information.  We have a family member - distant that we have no contact with (haven't seen in 25+ years as parents don't get along) and every year they are sending us announcements - engagement, wedding, and recently child with the registry information to send a gift.  No contact, no thank you cards, nothing.. just send us a gift.  Tacky (I sent one for the child only).[/quote]

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