Do I actually put the word greenback on it?
2007-01-04 06:59:56 · 21 answers · asked by amor1954 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Greenback means money only. We just built a house and bought everything we needed and now we are broke so I'd like people to give us money instead of presents so it can help pay for the wedding. How do I say that in a nice way in the invitation?
2007-01-04 07:03:27 · update #1
We are having a greenback wedding, we just told everyone in the family to spread the word, and didn't register anywhere
2007-01-04 07:01:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 4⤋
Greenback Shower
2016-11-09 21:47:42 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of cultures have "greenback" weddings even in North America; traditional Chinese, Italian, and Greek to name a few. What's the big deal?
2014-08-14 07:11:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no way to word the invitation that would not be an insult to those you are inviting. Asking for money is rude and tacky. If you really do not want regular gifts, say so - but then, that would defeat the purpose of a wedding shower, so you could skip that. But if you feel the same about your wedding, it is proper to state on the invitation that "Gifts are graciously declined", but you don't ask for money instead! That is the height of arrogance. Don't do this.
2007-01-04 10:20:27 · answer #4 · answered by Lydia 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
"The recipient can't be bothered with actual gifts that you spent time and money to pick out, and instead would prefer to be a money-grubbing selfish boor. So cough up cash or gift cards only, or don't come."
Ok, what is with people?! I think I'm gonna start copy/pasting this answer because this is becoming a very common question! It is soooooo unacceptable to ask for money. People are spending their time and money to get you something, and you have no right whatsoever to dictate what they do with their hard-earned dollars. The best you can hope for is to take the stuff back and get money or store credit. If I saw someone asking for only money on an invitation, you'd be lucky if I gave you ANYTHING! You may think this answer is mean or rude-but this is exactly what will be going through your guests heads, so bear that in mind!
2007-01-04 08:06:49 · answer #5 · answered by ASH 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Well, I see where you are coming from, but I don't think its a good idea. It would be hard for me to have a "greenback" wedding shower. However, if it works for you then let it work. You may not get as much money as you would valuable gifts. I don't know. Do what you want to do and see what happens. The end result will be the eye opener. As of now its all assumptions and opinions. Good luck.
2007-01-04 07:16:26 · answer #6 · answered by Goober W 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You may need to actually explain what that is to those invited to the shower, because I certainly haven't heard that term. So if I rec'd an invitation that said the word "greenback" I would be wondering what the heck it meant.
2007-01-04 07:01:52 · answer #7 · answered by whatever 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry-I don't have an answer...but I do have a question because I am also getting married soon and have been asked about what kind of shower I want.
What is a greenback shower?
Sorry for no answer-thanks to anyone with an answer.
Oh --good luck and congrats!
2007-01-04 07:04:14 · answer #8 · answered by aquari-kat 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Eww. That is downright offensive. Please do not do this.
You're not even suppoed to be throwning your own shower-- that is a huge etiquette mistake. It needs to be thrown by a non family member, in your honor.
And of course your BIGGEST etiquette mistake is that you think you can request or demand money from people just because you're getting married. That is just ATROCIOUS manners and positively awful.
Look forward to reading about you at etiquettehell.com
Please, please, please, buy a Miss Manenrs book before you do any further wedding planning. You seem sorely in need of one.
2007-01-04 10:24:54 · answer #9 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You don't EVER, EVER mention gifts on a shower invitation - that's gauche. It's even worse to just ask for money. From an etiquette standpoint, it's just not done.
Besides. You shouldn't be throwing your own shower, anyway. That's also gauche.
2007-01-04 07:08:10 · answer #10 · answered by mom2trinityj 4 · 9⤊ 0⤋