An enormous amount of planning goes into a wedding and reception, but most couples never give a second thought to security for their event. Wedding receptions, especially large ones, can be the ideal place for a thief to “hide in plain sight.”
More couples are reporting that gifts are being stolen directly from their receptions. Cash gifts, congratulatory cards and small boxes are a favorite of thieves because they can be spirited away easily while the guests are distracted by the activities in the reception venue.
To minimize the possibility of theft, ask your guests to mail or deliver their gifts to your home or to a relative’s home prior to the wedding. The fewer gifts at the reception, the less attractive your event will be to thieves. Set your gift table as far from the room exits as possible and ask a trusted friend or two to watch over the gifts. If that’s not a possibility, see if your venue has a nearby lockable room that can be used to store the gifts. There’s really no reason to display them at the reception.
If you discover that you’ve been a victim of theft at your wedding, report the incident to the police and venue manager immediately. The site may have security camera tapes that may shed light on what happened. Contact your guests and let them know immediately that a theft occurred at your wedding. Your guests may be able to provide useful information to the police about any unusual activity. They can also ask their banks to cancel any cheques they tucked into congratulatory cards.
If gifts have been stolen, write notes to your guests thanking them for attending. You may briefly explain what happened, and assure your guests that their presence at your wedding meant a great deal to you.
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