Is it Rude to Ask for Money Instead of Wedding Gifts?

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by Lisa Birnbach, Brides

We asked The Official Preppy Handbook's Lisa Birnbach to field your bridal dilemmas about wedding gift registry.


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My fiancé and I already live together and own all of the things that a bride and groom would typically ask for. Can we ask guests for money to put toward our honeymoon instead of gifts? -Megan E. of Traverse City, Mich., via Facebook

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Dear Megan,

Registering for gifts is de rigueur, so you probably should register for a few items (surely you can use another carafe or picture frame?), just to give your guests the option. Wanting cash is fine, but banks don't offer cash registries yet, as far as I know. Instead, have friends direct your guests to sites like honeyfund.com and honeymoonwishes.com, which allow you to register for your big trip. Don't forget to share pictures when you return!

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