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Cash Wedding Gifts?

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StarKitty, on July 27, 2016 at 9:02 PM

In Chinese culture, people normally give cash/checks as gifts rather than a physical wedding present. My mom is very set in this and I'm not opposed to it so I am wondering what the proper protocol would be to make this obvious but tactful to guests in the invites (cash for either us or for our...

I am first generation so I'm not sure how insistent people would be on giving something, see a request for cash gifts as rude, or if they'd be happy that they don't have to shop for gifts. Would it be a good idea to set up a registry anyways for those who want to gift something?

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Karen · on March 7, 2018 at 11:26 PM
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That being said, I would suggest not having the words no boxed gifts or cash/check gifts only. Just doesn’t sound great despite your good intentions. I have seen the words no boxed gifts on invitations before and didn’t bat an eye, though maybe it’s because I’m Chinese. For my Caucasian friends, I always gift boxed gifts. For my Asian friends, I always give cash gifts even if they have a registry.
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Cassidy · on March 9, 2018 at 4:28 PM
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If you don't set up a registry--people will get you cash. They know how to write a check. Don't ask people for gifts. See, I always give cash because it's easy to put in a card and not heavy.
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