How to ask for wedding gift

You don't. There is no nice, tasteful way to ask for cash.

Just don't have a registry, or a small one, it is a gentle and appropriate hint to guests.

There is no way to do this.

It's rude to put gift information on your invitation and you should NEVER ask for guests to pay for a party you are hosting.

If you do not want to Register just do not create a registry. People who feel so inclined will give cash/checks in a card.

Just don't register, or have a really small registry with a few upgrades (everyone needs them). People will get the idea and give you cash.

You can't politely ask for cash from your guests.

Ugh! Why would you think this is even remotely ok??

Oh boy.

I'm confused about the use of "gratuity" in the context of a gift. Who is being tipped?

Gratuity. What service are you providing that allots you a tip.

Regardless of OP's wording on the post...just don't register. My BP hosted a shower for me, so we just have a small registry...it worked out just fine for us. As for wedding gifts...most will give cash/check anyway (easier to for the guest to handle).

If you ask for tips expect to get a lot of them...

Gratuity ? For what exactly ?

Please do not do this...This is not a restaurant. They are coming to support you and are taking the time to attend your wedding. I don't think that is right for you to do.

Well, now HERE's a new one; just when I thought I had heard it all, including the insinuation that a wedding should spark 'donations'.....

You don't ask for money, whether it's for a honeymoon, your general slush fund or a heart transplant. What would this gratuity be for? Typically a gratuity is for services rendered, and rendered well.

And you NEVER put gift requests of any kind on your invitation. An invitation is an expression of future hospitality. It shouldn't have conditions on it. The only possible exception is 'black tie' when it's really black tie.

if you have everything, then throw a party and call it a day. If people want to gift you, they absolutely know how.

WHAT?!?

Please do not include a registry on your invites, that is just bad etiquette. If you have a family member or friend interested in gifting you something they will ask where the registry is.

Also, none of your guests should pay for gratuity, you're treating them, remember?

I'm assuming OP wants guests to contribute towards gratuities for their vendors. Not sure how that would work unless you were planning to open cards and gifts right there at the wedding in front of all your guests (please don't do that).

As others have said, you don't mention anything about gifts on the invitation. You can try not putting up a registry, but you may end up with a few blenders from people who prefer to buy physical gifts.

Edited for clarity.

No. You cannot ask your guests to pay for your wedding. Gratuity is part of the cost of a wedding.

You can create a honeymoon/ new home (or whatever you're gonna use the cash for) fund. You add the link on your wedding website. It's called Tendr and you can sign up for specific honeymoon activities or just a cash gift.

@Dallas - honeyfunds are tacky and inefficient. Guests go to a website thinking they are buying an experience, then the couple gets a check for the amount of the experience less a hefty fee.

If you want money, don't register. People will get the hint and you'll get the full amount they intended to give you.