Basically, our guests can call in and put money towards our honeymoon. We have everythong we need already for setting up our new home, (kitchen utensils, linens etc.), and are both in school and work full time, but money is still tight with all of our new expenses for the wedding. We are both putting money towards the trip (non-traditional, I know), but, we are still worried it won't be enough.
2006-08-25 12:42:12 · 17 answers · asked by Shann 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Technically it is tacky and in bad taste because you are asking for money, but I think that it is a great idea and I plan on having one. I would recommend you having a normal registry as well, and the only place you say where you are registered are in person or on a knot.com registry.
Good Luck!
2006-08-25 13:33:41 · answer #1 · answered by emp04 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having a honeymoon registry is NOT a good idea. Just because a product is offered to you from the wedding industry does not make it good manners!
Honeymoon regsitries, any registry where you're registering for cash to be deposited into an account (house down payment registry, etc), and registering for gift cards are all RUDE.
You don't have to register at all! If you already own all household things you need, you certainly don't have to register for those sorts of things, but that doesn't mean you can turn around and register for cash-- that's tacky.
Just don't register for anything. A large percentage of your guests will give you money gifts in any case, which you can then spend on your honeymoon if you want.
2006-08-25 16:01:08 · answer #2 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are tons of deals out there. I prefer Princess because I also do not like cheesy, Las Vegas type looks. Probably some of the best inexpensive cruises would be to Mexico if you live on the West coast, or the Caribbean if you live on the East coast. Do remember that cruises usually are cheaper then going to a resort because most everything is included. If you don't drink alcohol, or very little, the only extra expense is tips and whatever you buy on the ship. Soo, for the two of you look for a 3 or 4 day cruise. Often cruises go for under $100 a day per person. Remember you only have 1 honeymoon(hopefully).
2016-03-27 06:08:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Asking for money is always a social faux pas. It might be a good idea to let the guests decide whether they want to help you with your honeymoon or if they want to purchase a small item for the home. Even though you have your linens and utensils, etc. money is not something people feel is appropriate for a wedding gift so maybe register for a few things to replace old items or for new, coordinated linens.
2006-08-25 12:59:17 · answer #4 · answered by PUtuba7 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is becoming okay, and it sounds fine to me. If I were going to buy a wedding gift, I'd love to contribute to the honeymoon because I know how much that could help. Don't expect perfect acceptance from all parents and grandparents--particularly if you live where I do, in the good ol' South! Just do it if it's what you need--that's what registries are for. However, I think I'd make sure people realized it wasn't their only option. Also, my husband and I got plenty of checks for wedding gifts. Hopefully you will too!
2006-08-25 13:34:47 · answer #5 · answered by Jenny Alice 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know this is becoming more acceptable but I work in retail and we are big with bridal registries. Guests complain all the time about couples that ask to have their honeymoon paid for. They may not tell you but they sure are telling everyone else that they think it's tacky!!!
2006-08-28 17:45:10 · answer #6 · answered by rr0506 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see it a lot in weddings and I planned to do the same for myself.
Your wedding and it is only an option for the guest if they desire to do so.
You put forth what you can and budget to the expense. If the trip is let's say $ 4,000 and you only put forth 1,000. Don't expect to go on the trip since I doubt the guest can come up with 3,000. Be reasonable when it comes to this to not go outside your limits. 30-40% can be easily paid for by the guest if a large wedding.
2006-08-25 17:44:10 · answer #7 · answered by Mutchkin 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no not at all! My brother just did that in Oct and it worked out wonderfully. I am going to do the same. Now a days people don't need as much stuff because your already living together, so rather than get the same ol house stuff, the honeymoon thing is a great alternative and easier for guests as well!
2006-08-25 12:46:18 · answer #8 · answered by Nicole 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ettiquette wise it is viewed as impolite to ask for monetary gifts as long as it is not put on your wedding invites and is on a website it is not as bad but make sure you don't put something like monetary gifts only .Put it on a wedding website that you have a honeymoon registry open and give the necessary information adress,phone number,etc.
2006-08-25 14:57:33 · answer #9 · answered by movin12006 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it is extremely tacky and rude. What are you thinking? Wedding guests don't HAVE to give gifts, but to ask them to provide money is just gross. If you can't finance the trip yourselves, then scale down or put it off. Don't be crude and ask for money!
2006-08-26 01:11:13 · answer #10 · answered by Lydia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋