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Just Said Yes August 2014

is it rude to put just cash on your wedding registry?

julie, on December 30, 2013 at 4:52 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 20

Is it rude to only have a cash registry? Which cash registry is the worst/best site? has anybody had any complications with theirs?

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Latest activity by Emily, on December 30, 2013 at 11:03 PM
  • Lisa
    VIP September 2014
    Lisa ·
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    This is a hot topic right now. I'd suggest you look at the other posts going on about it.

    I personally would never have a cash registry.

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  • Just Reenski
    Master December 2012
    Just Reenski ·
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    I'll point you to two other similar discussions from today:

    https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/cash-request-included-with-wedding-invite/f5aaf2610a004f53.html

    https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/cash-only-bridal-shower/12bca66daaccd9fa.html

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  • LG
    Master October 2014
    LG ·
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    I think, if you just don't make a registry, then everyone will take the hint and bring you cash. Or spread through word of mouth.

    I'm personally not a huge fan of the idea, but that is just me.

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  • P
    Super April 2014
    PurpleHairLover ·
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    Nope..while a LOT of people will disagree it's not serious! A lot of people already have everything they need except for money so WHY NOT?

    Also a lot has to do with the people you'll be asking? do you think they will be offended or ok with it?

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  • Miss P.
    Master September 2014
    Miss P. ·
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    Just make sure you don't put it on your invite! Smiley winking

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  • Laura
    Master November 2013
    Laura ·
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    You'll get varying opinions on these. I think cash registries are fine, people seem to use honeyfund a lot. I also think it is good to have a small registry on the side. Some guests are going to want to get you something tangible, so give them a few options. Otherwise, you'll end up with things you really don't want lol.

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  • ItsGoodToBeKing
    Master February 2014
    ItsGoodToBeKing ·
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    Don't register at all and hope for the best if all you want is cash.

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  • Just Reenski
    Master December 2012
    Just Reenski ·
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    Have a small registry -- inevitably, there are people that want to get your a physical gift, so give them choices. Have your BP/parents spread the word that you'd like cash, which they can tell people when they are asked. If you are directly asked, you can answer that you'd "appreciate any help towards our honeymoon/buying a new home/etc."

    Don't bother with a registry that will make your guests pay extra or take a cut from what you receive.

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  • Mrs Wilson
    VIP May 2014
    Mrs Wilson ·
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    I don't think it's a good idea...

    Just my opinion.

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  • Samantha
    Master May 2013
    Samantha ·
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    Don't do it. Older people will be offended and won't give you anything.

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  • Eleanor
    VIP October 2014
    Eleanor ·
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    I think it's pretty rude. I was a little thrown off when a friend did it. I still gave because I generally give cash anyway but I do think cash registroes are tacky.

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  • FutureMrsStark
    Dedicated August 2014
    FutureMrsStark ·
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    There are some websites (I can't remember off the top of my head, but you can google it) where you can register for "honeymoon money," "money for the home," "cash for future" etc. That way when people look at your registry they have the option of adding money to one of those areas. Good luck!

    edit: the money will go right into your account but it will notify you what cause people were donating to Smiley smile

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  • Natalia
    Devoted August 2014
    Natalia ·
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    I think it's tacky to just ask for money. That's my opinion. Just like I think it's tacky to invite everyone you know to the wedding just to receive gifts, even if you are not close with them. Again, that's just me. I'm a little old school with that.

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  • LooSha
    Devoted March 2014
    LooSha ·
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    Have you looked into a macys dreamfund card? I dont know much about it, but it sounds like your guests all load their contributions to it and the couple gets a big fat gift card!

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  • Bride
    Expert July 2015
    Bride ·
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    I don't think there are any Good cash registries. I'm pretty sure they all take a % of the money as a fee for using the site. So if Aunt Jane put in $20, you might only get $18 of it. Why give the money site a cut? Just have a small registry and have your family help spread the news when people ask what it is that you want. EVERYONE loves money, Including the guests you are inviting. They know money is appreciated, and I'm sure many will give you a card filled with something.

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  • Celia Milton
    Celia Milton ·
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    Yes.

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  • Mrs Wilson
    VIP May 2014
    Mrs Wilson ·
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    Don't do it !!

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  • LB
    Master May 2014
    LB ·
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    Not done in my circle of friends...not in a million years would anyone I know do this. Not advisable in my opinion.

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  • kccakes
    Savvy January 2016
    kccakes ·
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    Yes. Create a small registry and people will get the hint. And definitely don't put it on the invite! :-)

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  • Emily
    Master May 2014
    Emily ·
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    Yes it's rude

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