Baptisms and communions, with gifts that stay useful
Big occasions bring a lot of guests. A written list keeps the same things from arriving five times over.
How it went
Forty people were invited to Matteo's baptism. Without a list, the usual things would have shown up in triplicate. His parents wrote down what was actually needed, from first-size clothes to things for the nursery, and put the link on the invitation. Every guest could see what had already been taken, and the house filled up only with things that got used.
How it works
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Write the list
Things for the child, things for the home, or a fund towards something bigger. Symbolic gifts too, if they matter to you.
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Put the link on the invitation
On the printed invitation or in the message: anyone attending opens it and sees the list.
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Receive things that get used
Every reserved gift leaves the list, and with a lot of guests that makes all the difference.
Why it's worth it
Many guests, no duplicates
The more people there are, the more likely two of them think of the same thing. Reserving prevents it.
People who barely know you know what to do
Colleagues and acquaintances don't have to guess your family's taste.
Even those who can't make it
Relatives far away see the list and take part anyway.
Things that last
Instead of commemorative ornaments, things the child will actually use.
Prepare the list before the invitations go out
It takes very little, and your guests will thank you.
Gifts for baptisms, communions and confirmations
Baptisms, communions and confirmations bring a lot of guests together, which is exactly why they're the occasions where duplicates are most likely: five necklaces arrive and none of the things that were actually needed. With PresentForMe the parents write a list with what's required and share it with a link to put on the invitation. Every reserved item leaves the pool, so nobody gives the same gift twice, and people who barely know the family don't have to guess. The service is free and guests don't have to sign up to see the list.