Proper Wording for No Gifts

You just don't mention it and almost everyone will understand that money is the appropriate gift.

What AJ said. The fact that you don't have a registry is indication enough. Don't put anything on your website (or, god forbid, your invitations) about wanting cash. People who are willing to give cash will get the hint. Those who aren't will find something else to give you regardless.

I personally wouldn't ask for money. People know the score... I am in a similar position but will probably be posting something along the lines of.... please not presents we only ask for your presence...

Agreed with everyone above - you dont say anything on your website or in person.
People will get the hint when they realize you arent registered. Folks will default to cash without being told.

If you dont need anything, consider having people donate to charity. On our website we said no gifts and had people donate to a charity, which a lot did, and people still gave us money.

Don't mention gifts at all it's tacky. When guests see you don't have a registry most will just give you money anyway.

Hi Elena! Agreeing with the others, there is no wording for this. Your guests will know to bring you cash/checks in place of gifts when they see that you don't have a registry set up. I hope this helps!

I'd also recommend making a small registry for those who prefer giving gifts and for people who can't afford a lot. I'd rather get you a nice $25 item off a registry than hand you a check for $25, for instance.

I wouldn't say anything, just don't have a registry. I don't think there is correct wording for asking for money. With no registry, people get the hint!

Rude to ask for money. Just say nothing and you will receive cards with cash or checks. Trust me. Do not ask for money...just leave it alone and this will happen. Make sure you have a card box out at the wedding reception to collect them in. Third time...please do not blatantly ask for cash.

I usually put "no boxed gifts please. IF you so choose you may bring a monetary gift". This means that you do not want a boxed gift brought to the wedding or at all but you will accept monetary gifts instead.

View Quoted Comment No. Please do not do this either. This is tacky.

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In your opinion sure. Although I did not ask for it.

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You MAY bring a monetary gift sounds like they need your permission to do so. I would be really offended to read this, especially worded like that.

I would hate to offend. What would you suggest to Elena instead?

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That she put nothing at all, because mentioning gifts at all is tacky and technically, bringing gifts to a wedding is optional. If she has no registry, people will get the hint, and the ones that don't are the ones who were going to bring a boxed gift anyway. Enjoy your wedding day with the nearest people to your heart and stop worrying so much about what they're going to bring you.

I just recently got married. I can tell you from experience DONT ASK FOR MONEY. You will likely receive it anyway. However, if you ask for it people will be less generous. No one likes begging.

View Quoted Comment Yes bringing gifts is optional and so would the money they bring if they so choose, no one is forcing anyone to get a gift. & if mentioning gifts are considered tacky then what would you call your registry when you do decide to mention it? Tacky? Either way great response! Hopefully Elena has figured out what is best for HER and her significant other. Good Luck on your wedding day Nicole!