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Your "I Do" Gift Registry FAQ

What is an "I Do" Gift Registry?
How are donations generated from my gift registry?
Does the I Do Foundation take any portion of the donated percentage?
How do I register for gifts at I Do Foundation partner stores?
Can I register with multiple stores?
If I am already registered at an I Do Foundation partner store can I still have a percentage donated to my chosen charity?
Do my guests need to buy online in order to raise donations?
Who do I contact with questions about my gift registry?
What if I want to register with stores that are not I Do Foundation partners?

What is an "I Do" Gift Registry?
The I Do Foundation has partnered with your favorite department stores to donate up to 6% of the spending on your gift registry to your selected charity.
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How are donations generated from my gift registry?
Every time a guest makes a gift purchase, a donation is raised for your selected charitable organization. The I Do Foundation works with Donation Registry, Inc., a donation services company, to partner with gift registry stores. These stores have agreed to pay a percentage of all purchases made by couples and guests referred through our site, which allows us to donate a portion of the spending at your wedding to charity. This donation to your selected charity is made at absolutely no additional cost to you or your guests.
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Does the I Do Foundation take any portion of the donated percentage?
No. The percentage listed on the I Do Foundation web site under each store is the exact amount that will be donated to your selected charity.
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How do I register for gifts at I Do Foundation partner stores?
Set up your gift registry at partner stores by following the instructions provided for each partner store. Once you have started your gift registry with any of the Foundation's partner stores, you can manage and change your registry online or in-store as each store allows.
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Can I register with multiple stores?
Yes. You can register with as many I Do Foundation partner stores as you would like.
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If I am already registered at an I Do Foundation partner store can I still have a percentage donated to my chosen charity?
You can still raise a percentage donation for each gift purchase even if you have already registered with that store. Simply add that store to your list of registries and guests will be able to link to your registry from your Wedding Website.
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Do my guests need to buy online in order to raise donations?
Guest purchases must be made online through the links on your I Do Foundation Wedding Website in order to raise charitable donations. When your guests use these links, we are able to track the purchases and ensure that the proper donation is made to your selected charity.
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Who do I contact with questions about my gift registry?
Please directly contact the store where you are registered with questions about your gift registry. Each store's customer service number can be found in the Gift Registry section under that store's description page. Please do not ask questions about donations or the I Do Foundation to customer service agents at our partner stores. If you have questions about your donation options or the I Do Foundation, please contact us
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What if I want to register with stores that are not I Do Foundation partners?
Many couples register for gifts with a variety of stores, and we hope you will consider creating a registry with some of the I Do Foundation's partners. If you plan to register with stores that are not currently listed on the I Do Foundation website, you are welcome to do so. While purchases from these stores will not generate donations, we are happy to include information about other gift registries on your wedding website. You can add this information to your personalized website through the Gift Registry setup process. Couples who have registered with outside stores may want to consider creating a Charity Registry through the I Do Foundation. In this way, couples can compliment their wedding gifts with wedding donations.
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