Monetary Shower Gifts
I`m having a wedding shower for my best friend - she has been living on her own for quite some time and has many of the things you would typically get as shower gifts. She has registered but only for a few things. What she really wants is money to put towards the honeymoon. How can I let guests know that in a tactful way? Is there a website where we can set up a "fund?"
Posted by Anne; updated 01/16/05
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There is no way to tackfully ask for money from guests. Why.....because it`s tacky to do!!!!
Posted by Brains; updated 01/16/05
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Thanks so much for the advice, Brains. And if you need it, I could probably give you some advice on why you don`t get many invitations to bridal showers.
Posted by Anne; updated 01/17/05
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You tell people when they ask. Most people will give her money because just as you know that she has been living on her own for years, they will know that she has mostly everything that she needs. If it comes up in conversations, you tell them as you are the host of the shower.
Posted by Mika; updated 01/17/05
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Thanks Mika! That`s probably what we will rely on doing - we did also find a couple of websites that you can register for honeymoon items so we`ll see!!!
Posted by Anne; updated 01/17/05
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It wasn`t advice -- it`s called etiquette. Apparently something you know nothing about. Ever hear of social graces? Again, something you obviously don`t have.
I can`t help but notice something about this board -- there are two types of people: those with class and those without. You fit into the trashy-no-class group if you were wondering.
Posted by Brains; updated 01/17/05
