Question: Can I ask for money instead of a wedding present?
Answer: It’s widely considered inappropriate to ask for money. “It felt really awkward to me when my friend told me that they only wanted money for wedding presents” says one wedding guest. “I felt like I was contributing to their cable bill, rather than giving them a long-lasting symbol of my support for their union.” Instead of asking for money, consider registering for your honeymoon, using theknot.com's Create-a-gift, or asking guests to donate to a charity.
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