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Tiffany
Just Said Yes June 2020

Wording invitations

Tiffany, on May 17, 2020 at 7:12 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 7
So me and my fiance are getting a place to live right after our wedding. We don't have no room for a bunch of gifts we live in a tiny house. We need money to go towards our new place instead of gifts. How would I word that in a invitation and not sound ungrateful or demanding?? Please help!!!!

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Latest activity by Vicky, on May 18, 2020 at 5:28 PM
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    VIP July 2017
    Becky ·
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    Just don't register. Most people will give money. You also need to not have a bridal shower, because traditionally that event is a physical gift event.

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  • Tiffany
    Just Said Yes June 2020
    Tiffany ·
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    Ok but a lot of people are asking what we need. So I want to put it into my invitations if possible. And I need to know how to word it
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  • Abigail
    Savvy December 2020
    Abigail ·
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    A few wedding that I have attended, the couples write “the couple prefers cash gifts” on their invitation. Or on their wedding registry, they have like a “gofundme” option
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    Becky ·
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    It is considered poor etiquette to indicate anything about gifts on the invitations. You just don't register.

    If people ask what you need, you say something to the effect of "we don't really need anything right now" - most people are going to understand that that's code for money.

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  • Elizabeth
    Super June 2021
    Elizabeth ·
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    I wouldn't say anything on the invites - mentioning gifts or a registry on the invitation is in poor taste. I would suggest not registering, as previously suggested, or registering with a cash fund option. We have a Zola registry, for example, and it lets you set up cash funds for different things. Then people can choose what they give money for. We have a honeymoon cash fund set up on the registry and then a few limited physical gift options for those people who really aren't comfy giving money.

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  • Hanna
    VIP June 2019
    Hanna ·
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    Create a wedding website with an online registry that allows you to designate "cash" for certain things, like home repairs, date nights, etc. Zola, the Knot newlywed fund, Blueprint, are some good options.

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  • Vicky
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    Vicky ·
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    There should be no mention of gifts at all in your invitation; that's considered very rude. If people ask you where you're registered or what you want just tell them that you don't need anything for your house but you are saving up to get a new home.

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