Money Tree

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But, you didn't ask about a honeyfund. You asked about a money tree, where people commonly clip money to the branches of a tree- guests who have already either purchased a physical gift or brought cash or a check in a card. It would be inappropriate to ask those guests to give you even more money.

So you want people to bring you a gift for your wedding (usually cash) and then also ask them to give you even more money on top of that. That's outright telling them that their gift wasn't enough and they should give your more. Please don't do this, it's unbelievably rude.

Don't register. Most people will gift you cash, it's not something you need to ask for.

I think you'll get some rough responses on this one.

We are having a decorated wedding box for "cards". It's customary for many guests to place money/checks in the card. I personally do that when I attend a wedding reception.

I have never seen a money tree at a reception, but in my opinion, you know the people you have invited as to whether or not they'll be offended thinking you are "asking" for money.

So, that being said, it's your wedding. Do whatever you want!!!

View Quoted Comment Thank you for not being negative. We are doing a card basket but we're doing the money tree as more of a fun thing. I'm not expecting people to tack money to it. It's just being used as something different to see at a wedding. But after this, I won't be asking any more questions! I'll just use this app for the countdown.

A money tree is totally inappropriate and SCREAMS greedy. If you don't need gifts, don't tell people that directly, it will make you appear ungrateful. What if someone decides to purchase you a kitchen/bathroom set, I mean.. any gift would be better than nothing at all. But yeah, a money tree is a really bad idea, and I think most people dread buying wedding gifts, and give monetary gifts more times than not.

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Agreeing with FutureMrsD, asking for additional money in the sense of a money tree is not super necessary, being that your guests already know to bring a wedding gift as from your registry or money in a card. I hope this helps!

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Amber, you asked a question and rec'd some feedback that 99% of people are telling you it is wrong. So aren't you afraid that the same percentage of people will find your idea tacky and wrong at your own wedding? Even if it was a 50/50 split within yours guests, why would you take the change of offending half your guests?

It is not a "fun thing." It is a clear, direct and precise solicitation for $$$. Please reconsider.