Bridal shower

I went to a shower that had a small registry and the rest was honeymoon fund. You can even word the shower invite nicely saying, gifts not needed let's give them a wonderful honeymoon experience instead

I wouldn’t do a honeymoon fund for a bridal shower as showers aren’t really for cash gifts. You could make it a honeymoon themed shower or decline the offer of a shower.

View Quoted Comment Okay LOL I was worried about the wording cuz I didn't want to seem selfish but I'm thinking like you're going to spend money on a gift anyway just put the money where I actually need it I think I was going to say gifts not needed honeymoon fund in lieu of gifts but I'm going to be honest I don't want to set up a honeymoon fund I just rather have them cash app me the money so I can go directly through my bank account but do you think that would be too much

View Quoted Comment Yeah I was thinking for the wedding gifts I asked for the honeymoon fun but to be honest nowadays people don't even bring wedding gifts they automatically give cash or checks

Hmmmm maybe just do a bridal brunch in which gifts are not necessary? Just time to hang with your fellow ladies. I personally would not fund someone's honeymoon but that is just me.

A wedding shower for cash gifts is inappropriate. Showers are for physical presents. If you don't need physical items, you should just decline the shower.

I went to a bridal shower last year that the bride put honeymoon activities on their registry. They were going to Europe & one activity was admission to a museum, another was a pasta class that they wanted to take. They also put a small amount of actual gifts.

It really is a know your crowd kind of thing. I had a registry & while I got gifts (the most were from my MOH & Bridesmaid that went in for x amount) I got a lot of money & Amazon gift cards.

I'm in a similar situation. I added a few things to a registry, but I also set up a honeymoon fund. I recommend setting it up and including it in your registry information. People will donate if they choose. Some of my friends/family have already. Some purchased gifts from my registry - which is mainly new luggage and new serving ware (I have lots of parties) some sheets and towels. Minimal.