How Do You Ask For Money As A Wedding Gift?
Wedding gifts once were a way to get a young couple started in life. Toasters, china, and linens all represented items that the couple would need. Since most people went straight from their parents’ homes or college dorm rooms to married life, purchasing these gifts took some of the financial strain off a couple. Now as people get married later, they have these items already. Many couples want money, but are not sure if it is appropriate to ask or how to ask. These steps walk you through the etiquette maze and help you get what you want–money. Know how you plan to spend the money. While traditional advice is that to ask for money for a wedding gift is in poor taste, more people are coming around to the idea that money is acceptable. Plan to tell people how you will spend the money, however. Saving for a down payment for a home is the most common reason couples request money, but other financial goals can work as well. Choose the custom that works best for receiving money gifts. In som
