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"Being that we are already living together, traditional gifts are not necessary. We already have everything we need. This being said, the greatest gift you could get us, other than your presence on this day of joy, would be help with our honeymoon. We would like to visit Puerto Rico, but don’t as of yet have the funds to do it. Even the smallest bit can help us towards our dream. Thank you all."

Also tell your bridesmaids/parents up front. That way they can spread the word when guests ask them. And some guests will ask up front too, so be sure to tell them. You still might end up with a few traditional gifts. Hopefully they will come with receipts and you can get cash value for them...

The best way is to tell family and friends that this is what you prefer in person, but if someone gives you a toaster or blender, thank them graciously ( you can always sell on Craigs list! LOL)

Hope you get your dream honeymoon.

we are doing the same thing. We moved in together last year to save money to pay for the wedding...what's the sense in paying mortgage and rent right?

Anyway, we did a short and simple phrase and attached the website for our registry so people would know. we also spread the word by mouth to our family and friends. It is taboo to come out an ask for money but we don't need any more junk cluttering up our house. We used "A Great Affair" to register. All you have to do is list the items that you want ex. nest egg, honeymoon donations, or activities that you want to do on your honeymoon. People add money only to the things they want to give you. in whatever increment you choose ($5, $10, ect.) at a time.

check out our wedding website to see how we worded it. It's under our registry. short, sweet, to the point.

Hope this helps you out!