As more and more couples choose to ask for cash as an alternative to a traditional wedding gift, Mrs2Be has been exploring some of the more subtle ways to do this. These days many couples are choosing to marry later, have already lived together or simply dread the thought of receiving six toasters and a dozen sets of towels!
In our view, the best way to ask for cash is to do this is in the invitation as this is the traditional place to direct guests to your chosen wedding gifts. It has become usual for couples to include an additional information sheet giving details of anything from wedding directions, menu choices and gift request within a wedding invitation. In the main, gone are the days when it was thought rude to send details of a gift list or to ask for cash, so just how do you go about approaching the subject? Here are some of our suggestions:
Simply ask outright - Be honest and tell the guests your reasons as they will probably appreciate your honesty
Use a wedding savings scheme - Many travel agents are now offering a system where guests can pay a sum of money towards your honeymoon. This isn't strictly asking for cash but it does free up cash that you may have otherwise used for the honeymoon so in our view, it's as good as!
Incorporate the request in a poem - You will find plenty of examples of these on the Internet.
Ask for vouchers - Again, these are a good alternative to cash and choosing vouchers for DIY or travel are sure to free up some of your funds that would otherwise be eaten up in the future. Don't forget to check for expiry dates on any vouchers that you receive
Happy Planning
The Mrs2Be Team x
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment