Wedding Presents

I know people who have used Honeyfund and such (which I believe all take a cut of what people want to give you), but these forums are pretty strongly against asking for cash. I'd recommend just making a small registry, even if you only have a handful of items on it that you need/want to upgrade. If those items get purchased quickly, people will pretty much always default to giving you money. Another discreet thing to do is to spread the word to your family and wedding party that you're not registering for much because you don't need things and are instead more excited about purchasing a house. For what it's worth, I know I'd personally be more willing to spend a little more on a physical gift that has personal meaning than I would give in a cash gift/check, but I wouldn't mind giving money especially if they're not directly asking for it.

There is nothing wrong with wanting money instead of physical gifts. Just don't "ask" for it. Simply don't register, and guests will generally gift cards filled with monetary gifts.

We set up a very small registry, things we planned to buy anyway but put off to save for the wedding. We also added visa gift cards and a honeymoon fund with Honeybook. It is definitely considered rude to ask for money but most people prefer to give cash now anyway. Having said that, many older guests still like to buy physical gifts and that is where the registry comes in handy. No one wants 10 of something you already have or can't use.

It is rude to ask for money in any form. This includes gift cards and contributions to funds for your honeymoon or your house downpayment.

Make a small registry; most people will give you cash.

It is super tacky to ask for or register for money. Just don't register, and people will give you cash/checks.

Honeyfunds are gross and deceitful as well - please don't do that.

It's really not polite to straight up ask for money. Have a very small registry or don't register at all. Most people will get the hint and give cash!