To each their own, BUT! It is simply being straight and to the point to request a monetary gift on your wedding.
Unfortunately, we are not all Italians who understand that you need a little green if you know what I mean.
Newlyweds are the most in need for cash than those who have been together longer. The wedding costs a lot of money--simply put, but this is not the point. There are plans for kids, a home and everything that life requires--these things require money.
"Cash or gift certificates only, please" is a good enough statement of request.
Any guest who feels offended by this request is obviously, 1. Silly and from the old school (to not know that everyone needs money)
2. Was planning on buying some cheap unnecessary gift anyway.
3. Wasn't going to give anything at all and jealous that they didn't have the nerve to ask for money for their wedding gift!
Or
4. Is too old for anyone to even give a hoot what they think or say.
Let's face: A closed mouth is never fed. If you want something, open your mouth and say it or in this case-print it on the card so there is no excuse.
Girl i hear you i need money escpecially everybody is broke and now a days couples live togethter to see how its going to be or one of the couples live in a house or apt so they have the basics which they give for gifts anyway i just asked family and close friends to sponsor and whoever was not sponsoring anything then i sent out with the invitations "No gift registary Funds for the honeymoon Thank you" as simple as that so use the money for a nice cruise or something ...girl i booked a 7 day cruise 6 months in advance for the two of us for only $998 and it goes to cancun, cozmel, and belize how great is that...also think about even if you invite 150-200 lets say they just give the min of 20.00 thats alot of &&&&&&&&&&
