I have heard of such a thing as in a polite way of asking, instead of material gifts. A monetary gift would be made into a bank account set up to go toward a home. Would it be correct to do this? How would you word the invitation?
I thought about something like: The bride and Groom are registered at Dillards, Linens and Things, and have also set up a Home account at Security Bank act#0000.
It is never correct to mention gifts in a wedding invitation in any way. Please review the other answers in this category. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
No, and please no. Please do not mention your gift preferences on your invitation. You may mention accounts, registries, and other wedding plans on your wedding web site, which is very easy to set up.
A mention of your traditional gift registry is fine but the bank account isn't really a gift registry so I would have to say that is impolite to ask specifically for money. The purpose of a bridal show is to assist the couple in equipping their new home, so gifts that would be found on a gift registry are appropriate.
If you receive a check or an envelope with cash enclosed at the wedding reception then you can depoist that miney into your home account.
Try to focus more on what the day is all about rather than the gifts. Gifts get stored away, cash gets spent and food is eaten but your love and marriage will be what remains in the foreground. This may sound corny to you but trust and old bird to know that the gifts just aren't (and shouldn't) be important. The purpose of the wedding ceremony is to have your friends and family witness your vows and the recprion to follw is to celebrate and toast the two of you. Just plan a beautiful, meaningful ceremony and reception, enjoy the day, then enjoy the memories! If you don't get the gifts you want, buy them for yourself when and if you can afford them Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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