the_rudeboy Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Personally I think it is a damn cheek asking for money in the first place.If you cannot afford the wedding do not get married until you can. Could have gone the whole hog and sent an invoice with each invite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainbowAngel Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 my friend is getting married soon and has requested money as they have lived together and dont need household items, so are wanting to buy something really special on honeymoon. She is having red envelopes and a box so everyone can put the money in there and not in cards are given to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Personally I think it is a damn cheek asking for money in the first place.If you cannot afford the wedding do not get married until you can. Asking for money instead of toasters doesn't imply that they can't afford the wedding. It obviously means that they have all the household items they need and don't want a small collection of toasters and kettles in the attic. We asked that people put money towards our honeymoon, for the reason above, there was nothing for the house we needed as we've been here for a decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauren84 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Thank goodness I have come across this thread. I am going to a wedding at the end of the month and realised I don't even know what the bride and groom want for their wedding so I have sent a message to ask!!! Back to the thread I agree the £25 to £50 mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyDazzler Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 £50.... nice round figure, not too stingy, nobody could sniff at that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdex Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I don't see the problem with asking for money. Couples now live together a lot longer before marriage so accumulate all the household items they need. Why buy them a present they don't need or aren't going to use? Cheeky? Do you like these people!? If not don't give them anything and turn down the ivitation. If you do, be happy for them and give what you are able to afford. P.s. I've asked for money towards honeymoon at my wedding (which just so happens to be this weekend.) I will be grateful for anything we receive and won't be upset if someone decides not to bother. Life's too short...Some say marriage is too long..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidorry Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Why go on a honeymoon if you can`t afford it and you have to resort to begging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdex Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 What makes you think we can't afford it? We're spending our wedding day with family and people we love and enjoy our company. If they want to provide a gift why not something that is going to be used and come in handy? EDIT: In your eyes is asking for/expecting any gift begging? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidorry Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 What makes you think we can't afford it? We're spending our wedding day with family and people we love and enjoy our company. If they want to provide a gift why not something that is going to be used and come in handy? EDIT: In your eyes is asking for/expecting any gift begging? No, but asking for money is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdex Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 No, but asking for money is. I personally don't see the difference. But that's your opinion so fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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