How to ask for Cash gifts for my Wedding without seeming greedy?
If you’re a couple that lives apart, already has a house full of furniture, and you already know that the ‘merge’ together is going to be a bit cramped; you’re not going to wince in delight when you open the fourth box with a blender in it.
You and you’re soon to be spouse would rather have some cold hard cash to go toward that new addition next summer!
If you want to get the word out to your guests without seeming a bit greedy, here are some ideas that will work.
The Relative in Charge
Putting a relative on both sides of the fence in charge of dealing with invites, calling confirming and reminding guests is worth their weight in gold, especially if those relatives have the gift of gab.
Most often news of cash gifts will spread from one invitee to another.
The Invitations
Couples in the past have taken the initiative of including the news in the invites. You can choose to say, “Cash gifts are appreciated” or be bold with “No household gifts please, cash is better!”
I once received a wedding invitation that appeared to be a baby shower invite. The couple planned on starting a family as soon as possible and asked for cash to plan their new family.
The Answering Machine
Usually when people hear about wedding plans, phone calls start pouring in and everyone has questions. Modify your greeting!
“Hi, you’ve reached 555-5555. If you’re calling about the wedding or have questions, the date is still (date) at (time) and remember we have lots of stuff so we’d love it if you’d just give us cash in place of gifts! Otherwise, leave your name and number at the tone”.
Friends and family will giggle upon hearing it, and the cash will flow.
Wedding Auctions
More and more couples are choosing to play cash games at the reception in lieu of asking for money. Some brides auction off their reception dress, the groom’s socks, the mother in laws stockings or despised items that the bride or groom can’t live with.
Lots of couples ask for cash instead of gifts, it’s not uncommon and most guests will offer up some cash anyway even if they come with a gift. It’s always a great idea to let your guests know exactly what you want instead of spending hours exchanging gifts.
