Is there an elegant way to ask for money instead of gifts?
My fiancé and I would like to ask for money instead of gifts. We don't really need anything extra for the house, and the few things we could ask for is not enough to fill up an entire registry. Our current apartment is too small to fit anymore stuff. We would prefer to receive money to put towards a new home. My dad thinks it’s tacky to ask for money. I think it’s impractical to ask for stuff that we don’t need. Who’s right? I would like to put this on my invitations. Is there an elegant way to ask for money instead of gifts?
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Re: [qelizabethb] Is there an elegant way to ask for money instead of gifts?
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I agree with your Dad, it is considered in poor taste to ask for money. Remember, this is not about the gifts or the money, this is a party celebrating your love and union, not a gift grab. Accept any gifts you receive graciously and if you do receive gifts you cannot use either try returning the gft (if you can) or make a generous donation to a charity.
Another idea would be to set up a Honeymoon Registry since registries can be mentioned to guests who ask your friends and family what the bridal couple may like as a gift. Your registry should never be included in any invotations but may be metioned on a personal wedding website. Just pass the word around that you are registerd wherever. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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Is there an elegant way to ask for money instead of gifts?
