My fiance and I already live together and really dont need any gifts. People usually give you things for your home and we dont need any of that but we would like to receive the cash instead to help us go on a honeymoon or get something we really want / need. I was thinking o get a money chest for our reception but I dont know... How should I word it in our invitations ??
2007-01-19 04:43:56 · 12 answers · asked by Princess 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Have a Honey Moon gift registry. When they ask you where are you registeres, then you tell them.
Also, is extremely tacky to word it on the invitation. If you prefer monetary gifts, then you should inform yoru guests by word of mouth. Have your and his mother spread the word on their side of the guest list. You can tell your close friends as well that you prefer a monetary gift since you have all the necesary items for yoru household,
You can have a basket at the reception hall for guests to drop off the envelopes. I have heard of people buyimg a mail box for and do it this way too. They also have a "bridal purse" that youcan buy in any bridal shop, and after the DJ announces it, you both go table to table to collect your gifts. It depends how you want to do it.
If you receive any other gifts, accept then without complaining. You can return then to the store if you really want the cash.
Good luck and congrats
2007-01-19 04:51:44 · answer #1 · answered by Blunt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Word it? I think your best bet would be to not word anything like that at all. My advice would be to have your closest friends and family members be aware of your wishes, so that were someone to call them and ask, "What should we get them as presents?", THAT person can explain the situation and suggest money for the honeymoon...yet if someone feels awkward at giving money and would rather bring a toaster, they can still do so, and not feel bad for doing so.
It may not be what you want, per se., but at the same time this person is still offering a gift...keep in mind some people just think differently :)
If you were to ask directly for money from someone you invited, I think it might make the invited guest feel like the only reason they're being invited is FOR the money, which is the last thing you really want to do. Having them ask a friend of yours, or your family, is totally different. I stress the "having them ask", not you or your friends "telling".
Good luck with the upcoming wedding!
2007-01-19 04:54:54 · answer #2 · answered by badaz06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can register for a honeymoon and when you have your shower the person hosting will make the guests aware of it. Then they will know also what to get you for your wedding. There are some banks that can set up accounts for people to deposit cash wedding presents in. When you register at a store you can register for gift cards only.
I didn't get any gifts for the wedding, only cash and checks. It's pretty known that you give gift for the shower and cash for the wedding.
CONGRATS!
2007-01-19 04:50:56 · answer #3 · answered by FaerieWhings 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get the word out through friends and family and on the table for gifts at your wedding have a chest and in front of it put dream honeymoon donation box.
2007-01-19 05:03:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost sounds like you're getting married to bankroll a vacation. If you say you don't want ceremony of a traditional wedding, then get married in a civil service and send out a "Wedding Announcement". When thinks are done that way you may get gift cards or cash.
2007-01-19 04:53:27 · answer #5 · answered by zax_fl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-31 13:05:49 · answer #6 · answered by lobos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Monetary gifts preferred" that's how I did it and I did get mostly cash . . .
I think that is a smart decision to put the money on a honeymoon - something that you'll remember forever. . .
2007-01-19 04:49:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
oh so tacky...the people you invite should be familiar with your situation, and realize you dont need towels or such. If not you thank them nicely and regift or whatever. Its the peak of tackiness to ask for cash.
2007-01-19 04:49:41 · answer #8 · answered by David B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
say you need help with honey moon donations. everyone knows you guys are living together. so theres probably nothing you need for the house.
2007-01-19 04:59:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is tacky to ask for money. You just have to accept whatever you get graciously.
2007-01-19 04:51:14 · answer #10 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋