2006-09-16 08:30:04 · 23 answers · asked by lorenlei2006 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
on the invite.. write your paypal e-mail.. and then put.. cash, charge or money orders gladly accepted :o)
2006-09-16 08:31:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋
My husband and I lived together for 5 years before getting married and simply didn't need anymore "stuff" so we just didn't register. When people asked where we were registered we just told them we didn't because we couldn't possibly think of anything else we needed. Word of mouth apparently took over as over 90% of people gave us cash and I didn't feel like I was being tacky by asking for it.
Incidentally, the few actual gifts we did receive became so special to us a) because we didn't ask for them, b) because the giver put so much thought into something we might like and c) we no longer remember who gave us how much money, but you can bet every Christmas when my husband and I hang the hand blown glass ornaments on our tree I remember very fondly that my brother and his family went out of their way to get us such a beautiful gift. In other words, all gifts - money or not - were received and appreciated.
2006-09-16 15:38:41 · answer #2 · answered by Smoochy 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
never ask for money or gift cards. its SO rude and you are more likely to get nothing b/c you irritated your family. If you get stuff you don't need then either replace the old or silently return or exchange it. remember Thank you notes too, weather you LIKE the gift or not.
your Lucky to get anything wedding #2, everyone already gifted for your wedding #1
2006-09-16 15:39:36 · answer #3 · answered by tara t 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
you missed the point. A gift is not something you can ask for. It is up to the person giving the gift what they give. Sounds a bit rude to me to put anything on the invitations about what kind of gift you want. Personally I would decline the invitation.
2006-09-16 17:45:44 · answer #4 · answered by Heidimax 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Don't let anyone convince you that registering for towels, dishes, etc. is somehow more thoughtful than money. Your guests will appreciate having a simple and polite means for giving you the gift you really need. Register at www.rainfallofenvelopes.com and then ask your closest friends to inform others.
2006-09-17 00:45:37 · answer #5 · answered by jaywood 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is this corny poem about a wishing well that everyone uses now. I think it's horrible to ask for money. I would rather ask that guests pay for their own meal if I was that money groping. If you have everything forego presents all together and just make your marriage about celebrating your life union which is what it is suppossed to be about.
2006-09-16 20:28:29 · answer #6 · answered by obenypopstar 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don't. Asking for money is incredibly rude and vulgar. If you already "have it all" then you don't need money. If I were you I would just write on the wedding invitation "no gifts please - just bring yourselves". Have a great wedding. Enjoy.
2006-09-16 18:00:17 · answer #7 · answered by Jackie J 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you already have everything you need your invitation should read, "No Gifts, Please." The tradition of giving a gift is to help newly married young people start their household. If you already have an established household, you shouldn't ask for gifts of any kind.
2006-09-16 16:24:31 · answer #8 · answered by misslabeled 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
You DON'T ask for money or tell your guests what to bring as a wedding gifts. If they know you or know your family members, they may ask what kind of gift(s) to get. Then, it's o.k. to tell them you prefer money. Otherwise, you take what is given you and you say "Thank you very much!"
Enough said. Don't be greedy.
2006-09-16 17:23:41 · answer #9 · answered by Malika 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Just include a not in the invitations stating, 'No gifts , only money accepted'.
2006-09-17 09:06:13 · answer #10 · answered by Annmaree 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would be the height of tacky and ignorance to ask for money. If you go through with such an idea, don't be surprised if people ignore your request, don't come to your marriage, and talk about you like trash for many years to come and whenever there is another marriage.
2006-09-16 15:48:18 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋