What is the appropriate way to ask for "cash" as wedding gifts?

Answer 1

There isn't.

Answer 2

I don't feel that it is in any way appropriate to ask for any gift unless you were asked what you and your soon to be hubby would like.
The whole idea of expecting something like cash really just makes me cringe. I didn't even do any $ dances or stealing of the bride, for the mere fact that I didn't want people to think "O god...here's more money out of our pocket for their wedding". Some people spend alot more money on attending a wedding then just the gift.

What ever happened to "It's the thought that count's"?

If the money is needed to help pay a debt for the wedding then perhaps you might need to talk with family to help for the time being (and then repay them when you get cash).

Most guest tend to give money anyway. It's the easiest gift to give and everyone could use some.

Answer 3

There is no appropriate way to ask for cash. What is it with this new phenomona of asking for money on the invitation? It is tacky, classless and not etiquette. It is so rediculous for any bride to be and her groom to be to ask for money? These people you are inviting are your guests! When you invite people to your home, do you ask for a cash gift for the dinner you make? Come on be real! In 2007, boxed wedding gifts are becoming a thing of the past because we have become a society of commercialism. So people realize that and they are coming around and giving cash. But to ask for cash? No, No, No. It is an insult to your guests.

Answer 4

There isn't one. DO NOT put it on invitations, DO NOT say it to someone who isn't in the wedding party or a close family member. Your job is to tell your friends and family, their job is to spread the word, thats it. You will, regardless if you register 18 places or 0, recieve gifts that you do not want. You just kind of have to roll with the punches. And if worse comes to worse, return the gifts and keep the cash.

Answer 5

There really isn't an appropriate way to ask for cash as your wedding gift. It's in poor taste to do so.

Answer 6

I had a friend register at a bank an post it on her wedding website along with the other registry. But that is the only way to properly ask for cash.
Word of mouth though your family and friends is also a great way. Tell them to pass the word that you are registered at so and so bank.
My young BL put it on his invite with a little poem about his wishing well and I was so offended!!!!
It was in very poor taste!
good luck!

Answer 7

You simple DO NOT. There is no nice way, or polite way, or appropriate way. It's greedy and tacky.
Just accept graciously whatever guests choose to give you. The wedding IS NOT about gifts!

Answer 8

There is no appropriate way, really.

The best thing you can do is let your family and attendants know that's what you're hoping for. When people call to ask, they can share that you don't need gifts, but that you're saving for ___, and perhaps cash would be the best option.

Answer 9

don't ask for money but have a money dance at the wedding were people pay to dance with the bride and groom. People give gifts and the receivers should not be picky. IF you don't want what they gave you take it to the store and get your money for it. that is 2 ways to get money with our offending anyone.

Answer 10

we register at 3 different stores, walmart, sears, and macy's. we too, really preferred cash, but you can't come right out & ask, but in the end we only recieved 2 gifts, all the rest cash. keep the registery lists simple, and maybe people will get the idea.

Answer 11

talk about tacky and inconsiderate.if your going to need cash that bad have a smaller wedding and you will have it.if its to help pay for the honeymoon,why should guest pay for that.in todays economy alot of ppl cant afford expensive gifts much less hand a bunch of money over to you.