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Question: I'm getting married moving away immediatly,how can i ask for cash gifts in a polite manner @ my wedding shower

(Posted by: Lina O on 2008-06-25 00:01:05)

I won't be able to carry all the gifts with me on the plane, espcially if i get glass and heavey items. I need an appropriate way to inform guests that i can't carry items with me to where i'm moving. I just don't know how to go about doing that. Word of mouth is not a good option in my case since people aren't really associated in that sense.

Posted by: LadyCatherine on 2008-06-25, 00:13:55

Do you only want cash. or would them mailing you your gift be ok with you.. you might put a little typed note in the invitation saying that since you are flying to your new home please do not bring gifts to the wedding. then give them an address to mail them to .. "As gifts are not necessary and also do to us flying to our new home we will be unable to bring small and large items with us on the plane. So we are requesting that gifts not be brought to the wedding. If you feel that you still wish to gift us please feel free to mail it to our new address. ". There really is no way to ask for cash with out sound greedy. sorry.. BUT most people will still want to give you something. so most if knowing you do not want gifts will bring cash.

Posted by: sheridansheridansheridan on 2008-06-25, 00:15:20

Never ask for money..let a few friends that have big mouths know...you may get a lot of gift cards..and remember the rule..do not spend till your written note is in the mail

Posted by: Maroon Herring on 2008-06-25, 00:19:38

You cannot ask for cash politely-it's tacky

Posted by: lindudes on 2008-06-25, 00:46:17

I would write on the on the invite "please do not bring gifts to the ceremony as we will be moving " "Gifts are gratefully accepted at this address {insert your new address} " Also do you really need cash or would you accept vouchers? If so perhaps you could mention vouchers that would be gratefully accepted and the shops that will be close to you when you move. Alternatively you could have a wishing well at your wedding ceremony and mention this on the invite (I'm sure there are places to purchase a well). People, who come to your wedding would be able to throw money in a well and make a wish for the newlyweds Good luck

Posted by: La Vie Boheme on 2008-06-25, 04:37:22

You really can't. Money is not really that appropriate of a gift at a bridal shower anyway. I'm sure you can take some items and have the rest shipped if needed.

Posted by: nikita on 2008-06-25, 05:42:21

Give them hints. Put a note that says "Moving away immediately ".

Posted by: KB23 on 2008-06-25, 10:11:37

I worked in the wedding industry for four years and SO many bride-to-be's asked this question... Here is a line to put on the invitation... "Gratuity is welcome in lieu of gifts. " There are other ways you can use this, just be sure to use the term "in lieu of gifts " because this way they know that you don't want any gifts. The only alternative to gifts is money or gift cards!