Dominicans?! Ask for money!?

Lots of mileage out of this one lately.

No. You don't ask for money.

Do a small registry and they will get the hint. Don't imply in anyway that you want money instead of gifts. That's very rude.

Don't register if you want money. Adults get the point. Just do NOT ASK FOR IT.

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It is rude no matter what. Don't do it.

Nope, you can't ask your guests to give you money.

So I can understand where a cultural difference could make this question come up. The answer is still the same. You don't ask for money. No matter the culture, no matter the context.

Instead, create a small registry. VERY small. people will get the hint and just give cash/check. Especially if you have people traveling, they will not want to have to worry about carting around a toaster oven.

You could make a very small registry and people will likely get the hint. Once the items are gone people will just switch to money if they want to give a gift. Not sure what the cultural norms are in DR but typically its considered rude to request cash gifts.

Unless every single one of your wedding guests are Dominican (and even then I don't think I would recommend it), it is rude to assert that you want money from people. You will get money. Really, you will. Most people don't bring big wrapped gifts to wedding receptions. Don't worry about it, register for some upgrades to household items, and move on.

Don't register, don't ask for cash, your guest will give you cash. I didn't register, didn't ask and got 100% cash/checks.

Make a little registry or no registry all. However I am sure that there is SOMETHING in your house that needs upgraded (towels, linens, etc...) Straight up asking for or insinuating for your guests to give you money is rude.

Lol @ Mrs. LMac

But really, asking for money in general is rude. Sure, a lot of us would prefer it but people like to give tangible presents and a lot of times you won't be able to prevent that. Some people will still give money. Ultimately weddings aren't for the gifts anyways! Good luck

If my siblings ask, I'll be straight up with them, if it's anyone else, there is ALWAYS a cd I need.

The same goes for all cultures. Asking for money will always be rude.

Make a small registry with upgrades and everyone will get the hint.

In our social group ( big Mexican family), they are so use to having sponsors(Padrinos) but we've declined all because we are paying for own wedding. Just because everyone in your social group does something doesn't make it okay. It's still tacky.

Asking for money is bad etiquette in any culture.

Nope don't ask. Just leave it up to them. I totally get the cultural thing though. There are a few things that are the norm that I'm skipping. My grandma likes to joke around and say you kids and your American ways. But sorry grandma we're not have the pig roast from the pig that was slaughtered last night.

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I have such a hard time understanding why this offends so many people. Personally, I wouldn't get offended AT ALL if someone was blunt and upfront with me about this. I mean, I find the concept of a registry EXACTLY THE SAME as suggesting that guests provide money gifts, if they want to give. A registry is, after all, your way of saying, "Hey, if you want to get me a gift, I want THIS!" lol I would SO appreciate if someone told me exactly what they prefer as a wedding gift, because it would make things so much easier on me! I just DON'T UNDERSTAND how anyone could feel offended.

Are you asking because you really want opinions and really want to understand why it's rude?