Is it proper to request monetary gifts on a wedding invitation?

basport_2000 · #1 12-07-2007, 14:35

Our invitation said that 'monetary gifts appreciated' on the right hand bottom of the invite....although it doesn't seem to matter these days, is this correct etiquette to have this written right in with the invitation?

Kia S · #2 12-07-2007, 14:55

no it really isnt u should want to sound like you're like your needy, or anything like that

corinne1029 · #3 12-07-2007, 16:56

Nope. It's never okay to ask for gifts, monetary or otherwise. It is expected that people will bring gifts to a wedding but it is by no means a requirement. Similarly, you should not indicate where you are registered for gifts on the invitation either. That information (as well as the preference for cash) is supposed to be just spread by word of mouth. When a couple doesnt register for gifts, that is generally the biggest hint that they are hoping for cash instead of gifts.

Celebrations! · #4 12-07-2007, 18:25

Was this a wedding invitation you received from someone else or was this your wedding invitation for your wedding? Either way, it's not okay to ask for or request a wedding gift in your wedding invitation. Now if this were for a shower, it's okay if the shower host mentions where the happy couple is registered but never in the wedding invitation itself.

decrucian · #5 13-07-2007, 07:55

No, it is not! Instead the attendants or family should pass the word around by word of mouth.

flyingsharks83 · #6 13-07-2007, 08:26

it just seems rude to me, i would feel pressured to give much more than i would be willing to.

Gooseberry · #7 13-07-2007, 08:35

No, that's tacky! Bad move...

drruth · #8 13-07-2007, 08:45

No, that is tacky. If I were going to your wedding, I would intentionally take you a gift.

mlwalsh83 · #9 13-07-2007, 09:45

Oh My! You don't mention gifts on a wedding invite!! HAHA! They should have not registered somewhere people would have gotten the hint!

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