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Wedding Guests and Money: What's Polite to Ask For?

Wedding Guests and Money: What's Polite to Ask For?

Wedding Guests and Money: What's Polite to Ask For?
Some people think it's wrong for couples to ask guests for money to pay for their wedding. Others think it's okay.
Actress AnnaLynne McCord and her fiancé set up a wedding fund page where guests can give money for their dream wedding.
The fund lists costs like the marriage license and photography, ranging from $100 to $600.
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Diane Gottsman says it's impolite to directly ask guests for money. Instead, let your family or website share the information.
Gottsman thinks every couple should have a registry with options for guests, but asking for cash directly is not a good idea.
Cash is easy to give, but it shouldn't be the only option. Some guests might want to give a gift instead.
Actress AnnaLynne McCord attended an event in San Francisco in 2016.
Gottsman says a gift is not a ticket to the wedding. Guests can choose what they want to give.
Some people on Reddit think asking for cash is a modern trend, but Gottsman says asking guests to pay for the wedding is off-putting.
One Reddit user asked if it's bad to ask for money instead of gifts.
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One user replied that most weddings they've been to had cash registries and it was okay.
Another user shared their experience with a cash registry and said it worked well for them.
Cash is an acceptable gift, but couples shouldn't ask guests to fund their wedding.
In some cultures, like Asian cultures, money is the only gift you give or receive.
A Redditor asked why not having a physical registry is seen as bad. They think money is the best gift because it's versatile.
The person wondered why American culture sees asking for money negatively.
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A fellow Redditor explained that American culture has a taboo around talking about money directly.
Someone asked if it would be rude to ask for money instead of gifts for their wedding.
Couples should have a wedding they can afford without asking guests for money.
One user advised having a honeymoon fund and few physical gifts on the registry.
Gottsman says couples should think about what they're asking for and have a wedding they can afford.
If a guest doesn't want to give money, there's a polite way to decline.
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Gottsman says to say you have something else in mind and hope they enjoy it, without being negative.
A good gift is something sentimental and thoughtful. Always include a gift receipt.
Teresa Mull is a freelance writer for Fox News Digital.