"Is it tacky to ask for money instead of
gifts on my invitations?
It's becoming more and more common that couples are asking for cash instead of wedding gifts. It's actually easier for your guests so they don't have to look through pages and pages on a registry. It's also easier for the couple because most are combining households or already live together. They can purchase items that they need or put the money toward their honeymoon.
It's inappropriate to ask for money on invitations however there is a way to do it without offending your guests. Most couples have a "Wishing Well Wedding". A Wishing Well Wedding is a way to ask for cash in lieu of gifts. Guests are expected to bring cash or gift cards to place in the well.
When sending out your invitations you will want to include a note card with a cute poem. Depending on your wedding style the poem can have some humor to it or not.
We have included a few samples to choose from.
They have their dishes and towels for two
They have pots and pans and oven mitts too
So what do you get for the Bride & Groom
Whose house is setup in every room?
Their house needs repairs and some upgrades too
But you can not register for carpet and glue.
A well that holds wishes is the way to go
So lets make it easy for all that know.
An envelope will be provided for those who have room,
To give a monetary wish to the Bride and Groom
A wishing well will be on display at the reception hall
To attach your wishes, for the couple, with love from all.
Because at first we lived in sin
We've got the sheets and a rubbish bin
A gift from you would be swell
But we'd prefer a donation to our Wishing Well!!
Soon you will hear our wedding bell,
As Friends and family wish us well.
Our household thoughts are not brand new,
We have twice the things we need for two.
Since we have our share of dishes and bedding,
We're having instead a wishing well wedding.
But more important we ask of you,
your prayers of love and blessings too!
Here are a few more websites you can view poems for your upcoming event.
