Monetary Wedding Gifts Etiquette

A bride and groom should tread cautiously when hoping for monetary wedding gifts.

With some creative thinking and help from others, a bride and groom can ensure that they convey their preference for monetary wedding gifts. There is no need to breach etiquette or offend anyone invited to the celebration in the process.

History

In the United States, a bridal registry at one or more stores is the norm, while in many places throughout the world monetary wedding gifts have been the tradition. Through the years, however, it has become more common for an American couple to receive money as a wedding gift.

Considerations

It is acceptable for the couple's parents and friends to notify others that the bride and groom welcome money as a wedding gift, according to The Knot. It is also suitable for the couple to list this information on their personal wedding website.

Significance

Monetary wedding gifts may aid the bride and groom in paying for a honeymoon, a big-ticket item or any unpurchased items from the bridal registry.

Traditions

It is acceptable for the couple to incorporate heritage-based monetary wedding traditions such as the Polish money dance into their reception, according to WeddingChannel.com.

Warning

It is bad manners for a bride and groom to request monetary wedding gifts on a wedding invitation.

References

• The Knot: Gifts: Asking for Money
• Wedaholic.com: The Etiquette of Asking for Cash Wedding Gifts
• WeddingChannel.com: Giving Money

Resources

• Emily Post: The Emily Post Institute: Weddings