Thank you for considering Our Wedding List to organise your wedding
present list. We hope that the information below will tell you a bit
more about Our Wedding List and the service that we provide.
Getting Started
Lists can be compiled either from our Edinburgh showroom, or once
registered, directly on our web site. Most couples will come and see us for
an initial consultation. We will fix a time that is convenient to you -
during the day, in the evening or at the weekend.
For your convenience we have set up a 'sample' list on the website, allowing
you to get an idea of what you could put on your wedding list. To view this
list please go to the 'Bride and Groom Login' and insert 'sample' under the
username and password. To view items in the OWL catalogue please click on
'add items to list'. The OWL catalogue is only a fraction of all the gifts
that we offer, so we would urge you to make an appointment with the office
to see the full range.
If you are interested in using our service, why not make an appointment to
have a look around the showroom. This is a very easy and relaxed way to get
a better feel for how our service operates and the sort of presents you
might like to choose. A show around normally takes about half an hour and
can be booked at reasonably short notice.
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Compiling
your list
Over a glass of wine or a cup of tea we will talk through your ideas and
offer advice and guidance through the process of choosing your wedding
presents. There are no clip-boards to carry around or forms to fill out. We
have a number of popular items in stock, and a very wide range of product
catalogues.
For your convenience you can also start to compile your list by registering
on line and using our on-line catalogue. However once the list has been
finalised all amendments will be made via OWL.
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Ordering
Your Presents
Our Wedding List will order your presents from our suppliers.
On return from honeymoon
you will be advised of all the presents that have been bought
from your list and a purchase order will be made. Once you have
agreed the purchase order, you should expect to receive your presents
6-8 weeks later.
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Informing
Your Guests
We are often asked how best to inform guests about a wedding
list. Without a doubt the key to a successful list is to ensure
your guests know where your list has been placed. This
can be a delicate matter since the concept of a wedding list is
unfamiliar to some people.
We recommend one of these two methods:
1. We can supply the bride and groom with cards to put in with
their wedding invitations stating that a list is held with OWL.
The vast majority of couples choose this method. It is a
good idea to provide both sets of parents with a few cards to
keep by the telephone.
2. Alternatively, if you are sending out any instructions, including
maps and places to stay, with your wedding invitations, a short
paragraph can be added at the end along the lines of :-
"For those who may be interested, a wedding list has been
placed with Our Wedding List. For further information please
telephone 0131 552 4439, or visit the list on the internet
at www.owl-online.co.uk"
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Purchasing
Presents
Your friends and relatives are able to get information or purchase
gifts from the list simply by phoning our office or visiting our
web site. Gifts can be purchased in a variety of ways:
- By Telephone
- By Fax
- By E-mail
- On-line from our website
Some guests might prefer to see the present they are purchasing,
and therefore, are more than welcome to make an appointment to
visit our Edinburgh showroom.
Payment can be made either by cheque, by credit card or by direct
debit card. Guests are encouraged to add a special message to
accompany the present. A receipt is posted to the guest, which
acts as confirmation of their choice of present.
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Regular
Updates
To keep you fully informed, we send a weekly summary of all the
gifts purchased over the course of the week, giving details of
your guest’s name and address, the gift and the message.
Many couples make a head start on their thank-you letters on the
basis of this report.
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After your wedding
On return from honeymoon you will be advised of all the presents that have
been bought from your list. At this point you may chose to buy some of the
items not bought on your list. A purchase order will then be made. Once you
have agreed the purchase order, you should expect to receive your presents
6-8 weeks later.
We will contact you to arrange a delivery date that is convenient to you.
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Delivery and Storage
We offer 3 months free storage from the date of your wedding, after which
there will be a storage/administration charge dependent on the size of your
list.
Frequently asked questions
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