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Q. We are getting married next year, but have been living
together for two years now. We have everything we need, and would
prefer gifts of cash so that we can put the money towards our mortgage.
Is there a nice way of asking for that on the invitation?
A. Almost three-quarters of brides and grooms are now living
together before they get married so this is a very popular question. As
far as bridal etiquette goes, it isn't polite to ask for gifts of any
sort from your guests on the invitation as guests are not obliged to
give you a present. However, guests usually do give a gift and many
enjoy the whole idea of gift shopping and giving.
If you prefer a cash gift then tell your families, the wedding party
and all your close friends that you would prefer a money and get them
to tell that to any guest who asks for gift suggestions. So spread the
word - don't put it in writing. Many brides and grooms then set up a
wishing well or a money tree at their reception and guests drop the
envelope with the cheque in the well or pin it to the tree.
A nice gesture to guests who have provided cash gifts is to get them to
sign something (such as a signature plate or bear) which can be
displayed in your home as a wedding gift.
Alternatively, get them to contribute to your honeymoon and set up a honeymoon registry.
After the wedding you should send all givers of a cash gift a thank you
card letting them know how you are planning to spend their gift. Or if
they contributed to your honeymoon, send them a postcard while on your
honeymoon.
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