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sydney
Devoted September 2019

Is a honeymoon jar rude ?

sydney, on August 14, 2019 at 10:50 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 29
Hey everyone! My fiancé and I are going on a cruise for our honeymoon and I am planning on putting out a honeymoon fund shadow box or a money tree at the cards and gifts table. I can’t help but to think that it may seem rude that people have bought gifts and now I’m asking for money. We are going on a nice honeymoon but we definitely could use the travel and spending money ! So is it rude to do that ?

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Latest activity by Florida Marlins, on August 15, 2019 at 4:38 PM
  • Kelly
    Champion October 2018
    Kelly ·
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    I wouldn’t do it. People will already bring you a card with cash or check. They shouldn’t have to open their wallets again.
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  • Mrsbdg
    Champion August 2017
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    Yes (character limit is annoying)

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  • sydney
    Devoted September 2019
    sydney ·
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    That’s what I was thinking ... I already received tons of gifts at the bridal shower and I’m sure a couple people will bring stuff to the wedding as well.
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  • Yam
    VIP September 2019
    Yam ·
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    Just do one or the other, personally I’d just stick with the card box and just use that money for the honeymoon.
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  • Keri
    Expert November 2019
    Keri ·
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    Since you asked, yes. People will typically give you a card with cash/check anyways.
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  • Cher Horowitz
    Master December 2019
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    It's tacky to ask for money, so I'd skip it!

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  • D
    Super July 2020
    D ·
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    A card box will do fine. People usually gift money anyway.
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  • J
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    Judith ·
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    Don't do it. Tacky .
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  • Cheryl
    Expert November 2020
    Cheryl ·
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    If this is common in your circle, it's ok. General consensus is that it isn't. I take it that since you are asking, you haven't seen it at a lot of weddings in your circle. For example, if it were my crew, this would be a no go.
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  • Maggie
    Super April 2020
    Maggie ·
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    My FMIL bought us one as well, but i’m Only using it at the bridal shower (because she’s putting it out then). I wouldn’t use it imo, but MIL thinks her side of the family would like it at the bridal shower so 🤷🏻‍♀️
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  • Colleen
    Master September 2019
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    I am not a fan. I am also not asking for expensive gifts on the gift registry. If people want they will give money. No need to ask repeatedly.
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  • Florida Marlins
    Expert October 2017
    Florida Marlins ·
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    Yes, panhandling is rude.

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  • Heisha
    Just Said Yes October 2020
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    I don’t think it’s rude at all. I know us personally we need help for the honeymoon and that’s the best way to help is putting that out there. I’m going to add this card to our invitations so everyone knows to give or bring money to the day of the wedding. We usually do the money dance in my family whenever someone gets married we do the dollar dance. That means you give the bride or groom a dollar or stick it on them and then dance with them. That’s basically the same thing putting the box out there. But you do what you feel is best for your wedding. It’s your day! There will be feelings hurt and everyone is going to have their own opinion just do what’s best for you and your future husband.

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  • Cassandra7
    Super August 2006
    Cassandra7 ·
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    How to make asking for money even less socially acceptable: Do it in bad verse.

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  • sydney
    Devoted September 2019
    sydney ·
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    I’m not going to do it . That’s why I asked everyone opinion on this. Thanks guys .
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  • Kelly
    VIP October 2020
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    I don't think it's rude but I think most people would rather give money sealed in a card that's personal. In general if I give money it's sealed in the envelope well before I get to any event and I imagine most people are similar.
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  • Arielle
    Expert August 2020
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    I don't think it's a great idea. Most people bring cards with money/checks to weddings.

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  • Sarah
    Devoted November 2021
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    It's a cute idea and I can totally see why you'd want to do it, but it probably would be seen as rude. I'd add a honeymoon fund to your registry website instead.
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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
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    I think any kind of panhandling is tacky at weddings. Your wedding isn't a money making event.

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  • ASMini914
    Super September 2019
    ASMini914 ·
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    I would just make sure to have a card box, and if you really feel like you need a honeymoon fund do one of the online ones. That way you know who has contributed so you can send them a thank you. If I saw a piggy bank at a wedding in addition to a card box I would probably laugh and think it was rude.

    As as far as an insert with your invites, it’s very tacky. Instead just don’t have a registry with physical items, have a honeymoon one instead and people will get the point.
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