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Mariah
Savvy April 2018

Monetary Gifts

Mariah, on February 12, 2017 at 11:01 AM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 95

-Updated: I will not be asking for money from my guests. Thanks for the responses. ------- Looking for a little advice.. my fiancé and I have been together 5 years and recently bought a house within the past year, so we already had a housewarming party and have received everything needed/wanted for...

-Updated: I will not be asking for money from my guests. Thanks for the responses. -------

Looking for a little advice.. my fiancé and I have been together 5 years and recently bought a house within the past year, so we already had a housewarming party and have received everything needed/wanted for our home. My question for you all is : what would be the best/most polite way to only ask for money from our guests as a wedding gift since all gifts are typically for the home. Right now, all we need is money (wedding & for a honeymoon). Thanks!! <3

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  • Celia Milton
    Celia Milton ·
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    How did I miss this; you ALREADY had a housewarming party and got EVERYTHING you needed and now you have not idea what to do about a registry?

    You do nothing. Greed personified, honestly.

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  • MrsCalderon
    VIP December 2016
    MrsCalderon ·
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    Hey OP I would suggest updating your post saying that you have decided against it. People will respond to your post without reading all of the comments

    ETA: @kate no.... just no

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  • Mariah
    Savvy April 2018
    Mariah ·
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    @mrscalderon I have said twice that I was not going to ask for money as a gift after hearing everyone's responses but people keep commenting.

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  • Bemyguest
    Master April 2017
    Bemyguest ·
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    Yeah but update your post OP because a lot of people don't read the comments.

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  • Bemyguest
    Master April 2017
    Bemyguest ·
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    Add "updated" in the title

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  • MrsCalderon
    VIP December 2016
    MrsCalderon ·
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    OP I'm saying to update your post, not update people in the comments because people are going to be commenting on this still thinking that your planning on asking for money. People comment without reading the comments

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  • Mariah
    Savvy April 2018
    Mariah ·
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    @celia Yes, I did have my housewarming and we are not in need of things for our home at the moment. I was not being greedy, if you knew me you would know that that is 100% not me to be greedy. I simply didn't want to ask people to buy us gifts that we wouldn't need & was looking at other alternatives. As I said, I will not be asking for money.

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  • MrsCalderon
    VIP December 2016
    MrsCalderon ·
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    Good job OP =] now people will know where you're coming from

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  • T
    Dedicated October 2017
    T2017 ·
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    Legit on my wedding website said we are not registering and requesting monetary funds for our honeymoon. People can get over it. My FH and I are in the same boat as you we have been together 7 years and just bought our first house a month ago and already had everything for our house. We had a House warming/ Engagement party and got some really nice gifts and $$ and didn't mention anything on the invitation for it. do you!

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  • Mariah
    Savvy April 2018
    Mariah ·
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    Thanks ladies Smiley smile

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  • M
    Just Said Yes June 2017
    M ·
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    This is how you ask.. "with all that we have we've been truly blessed. Your presence and prayers is all we request, but if you desire to give nonetheless, monetary gift is one we suggest"

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  • M
    Just Said Yes June 2017
    M ·
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    This is how you ask.. "with all that we have we've been truly blessed. Your presence and prayers is all we request, but if you desire to give nonetheless, monetary gift is one we suggest" I literally made this account to answer your question. Everyone was so rude on this! Some people are just bitter.. hope this helps Smiley smile

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  • G
    Beginner March 2014
    Glenda ·
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    A friend of mine is going through something like this, they want cash to buy appliances. I told her that if she put it on writing, it would come across the wrong way, because most people wouldn't know the reason of her wanting/needing cash. But if she doesn't put it anywhere, people might ask her, or her family, or her bridesmaids what the couple wants/needs. And in a conversation, it would be easier to explain that no items are needed, and no gift is needed. That the couple is just building a -whatever- fund and if they want to contribute to that, they are welcomed to but not required.

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  • K
    Just Said Yes December 2017
    Keith & Tanya ·
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    M you are amazingly open and helpful!!! You Others are freaking ridiculous, rude and BITTER!!! Get A LIFE and let Others LIVE theirs...

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  • B
    Just Said Yes August 2018
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    We’ll be husband and wife for the rest of our life,
    In our little home made for two.
    But instead of a vase or a new kitchen knife,
    We’d love to fly off to somewhere new.
    A week on a beach would suffice and be ideal,
    So instead of a gift, your contribution would help to buy us a hotel room or a romantic meal!


    Hope this helps. Do not read the negative comments. Cheer girl! It is your wedding after all. YOU CAN DO ANYTHING. Whether they like it or not. Smiley laugh

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