Wedding Registry

No, it's never okay to ask for gifts in general, but especially money. If you don't want physical gifts, skip the registry and your guests will default to cash or check gifts.

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Is it typical in your area/circle to give physical gifts for the wedding? If not, you may not have to urge your guests down that road anyway. I know I have never seen a physical gift at a wedding I've attended.

No, don’t ask for money. Just don’t make a registry and hopefully people will get the point.

It’s rude to ask for money, but maybe skip the registry and guests will most likely give cash. I’ve been living with my fiancé for 2 years so this is what we’re doing and if anyone asks my mom, FMIL, or bridal party about gifts they’re just gonna say we’re saving for a house and would love help towards that so we’re not directly asking for cash or any gifts in general! Where I’m from its normal for people to give cash gifts anyway, I’ve never seen anyone gift anything other than cash at a wedding.

I wouldn't ask for money at all. Just don't register and people will get the hint. You can't have a bridal shower without a registry though, so keep that in mind. And just plan on planning your honeymoon a few months later, after the wedding, so you know your budget.