Register Or Not
We are getting ready to do our invitations and are not planning on registering because our hope is to get enough money in gifts to put a down payment on a house but we are unsure of the proper etiquette to ask for cash! Any thoughts??????
Posted by Jamie; updated 11/03/03
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I think this has been asked before. There isn`t any proper etiquette in regards to asking for cash (or asking for anything). If you don`t have a registry then I`m sure most people will opt to give you money instead. Don`t worry about it.
Posted by Dana; updated 11/03/03
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Before you get a lot of mean posts about this one, let me tell you everyone will say there is no polite way to ask for cash! The best way is by word of mouth if any one asks, but its not info you volunteer! This topic always creates debates! =) Good Luck
Posted by nicole; updated 11/03/03
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Let your family know that your intention is to purchase a home after the wedding. That way when people ask your family what you need, they can tell them exactly what it is you require.
We bought our home just before we got married. Our family knew it of course, and when they passed on this information, we ended up with quite a bit of cash, as well as gifts.
But don`t get hung up on this. Your wedding is for celebrating your marriage with family and friends, the people you love. Anything above and beyond their presence is a bonus.
KD
Posted by Kimberly; updated 11/04/03
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I agree with all these ladies -- if your guests see that you`ve opted to not register anywhere then they`ll get the hint that cash is preferred. There is no need to put a request for cash in the invitations, most consider this quite inappropriate.
Good luck with your upcoming marriage and starting your life together!
Posted by Kay; updated 11/04/03
