The Newlywed Fund - digital cash registry! What?!?

Puke!!

I can't believe the knot is suggesting this! It's crazy.

A girl I vaguely knew in college set up a registry for wedding items! Like the flowers, catering, etc! I was so shocked! She had a very simple (and elegant) ceremony, but I couldn't believe she registered for actual wedding needed items.

This is just awful. This is like saying "Just give me your money". And I agree, I get why people defend their Honeyfund (even though I don't agree) but this is an entirely different level!

The only thing tackier than outright asking for cash is trying to disguise it in something like this.

My mom's personal trainer got married and they literally spelled out "cash gifts only" on their invites. My mom isn't even that close to her... WTFUHHHH

.. this says it all....

Gross! Who comes up with this stuff?

Same shit. ASKING for money is tacky regardless.

This isn't new and for many individuals it seems practical especially if they already have household items. It's the sign of the times and not really an issue in my opinion. If you don't want to send money through digital means, people can always write a check. I realize I am in the minority with this but Oh well. I don't have one but I also don't have issue with it.

How is it a sign of the times?? So now we're supposed to ask for money, instead of just not registering and guests give gifts/money??? I just don't understand when it became acceptable to ask for money, and some even expect it, and feel entitled to it.

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Man! Shoot my big toe and call me tacky Tam! Lol

People who aren't as privileged to afford a celebration shouldn't be discouraged from making a honeymoon or cash registry. If it's tacky, meh. The first time I saw a honeymoon registry I thought it was quite clever!

*runs away for cover*

Of course the knot would suggest it; they are advertisers.

That is just gross.

Yeah, Jameena, they should. Because it's tacky. Every adult on this planet knows how to give you money. It's the asking for money part that puts it over the top.

And it's not necessarily 'privilege' that makes a celebration possible. In many, many cases it's hard work, frugal living and savings.

@Celia

Well again, I think some honeyfunds and these other cash registries have a great way of posing the ask so it's not so tacky. It's all in how it's done, literally anything could be considered tacky if it's not done right.

I won't argue about privilege in this forum. We'll agree to disagree on that one!

Privileged to have a wedding??

Way to shame those that choose to make sacrifices to pay for their wedding, or for those who's parents offer to pay.

It's just as as tacky, but people who use them them like to talk themselves into thinking they are not. And no, not everything can be considered tacky.

Sorry about your name; I fixed it.

@HisBeauty

Not quite. Some "aren't as privileged to afford a celebration.."

I didn't think the word was offensive in any way. I said some aren't as privileged to afford, which still stands true. If people have loved ones that will support by any means, I say yay for the honeyfund!

Maybe i'm mistaking the way you mean it, but it can be taken as offensive.

@Celia thanks! You may be right. I also said anything could be considered tacky, not everything..

Hopefully brides don't get too discouraged about it because there are brides who still do it and have amazing success doing them. It's totally okay to do it, just watch your approach!

I gave to a honeymoon fund earlier this year and didn't think twice about it.