Can I keep my gift a surprise?

Absolutely! You can keep the gift a surprise if you don’t want the couple to know what you’ve purchased ahead of the shower or wedding.

To take advantage, select “Make this gift a surprise!” during checkout as seen below. Then enter the “reveal date” of your choosing (like the day of or day after the shower or wedding). On the reveal date, we’ll notify the couple about your gift.

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Please note that sometimes, couples add items from other stores. To keep it simple for their guests, they will simply request the cash equivalent for the item. This allows them to have the flexibility of shipping at their convenience, as they will be able to complete the purchase later.

In that case, there will not be an option to ship the item to another address. If you want a gift that you can present in person, we recommend picking another item from the registry!


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