This thread is killing me.

SparrowSong

You can skip to the last page and the chorus of "no, registering for cash isn't tacky at all!" 

http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_registering-gifts_tacky-just-double-check

taertman2516

I agree with you. I think it is tacky to ask for cash, but I'm surprised at all of the people who think it isn't tacky.  There are lots of options.  We have a home, and all of the stuff we really need.  So, we registered for some things we would want, and that's it.  Our registry isn't extensive, and lots of gift have been already purchased, so people have been giving cash because of that.  It's that simple.  Other people have bought us presents that weren't on our registry, but it's been few and far between, and those people always included gift receipts.  Another option is not to put your registry info on STDs or invites.  That way, people who want to give you gifts will do so, and others will give cash.
I think the scariest things to me were that so many people said they wrote POEMS about wanting cash. I'm sorry, and maybe it is because I have an advanced degree in English lit, and and maybe it is also because I am stressed and bitter because my wedding is 18 days away . . . but that is RIDICULOUS.  
And, I'm done.

quotequeen

Oh.  My.  God.  I hadn't been back to that thread since I originally saw it...

Most ridiculous quote so far:

if you are going to a wedding and you dont want to give them what they ask for, but instead you want to buy them a bedspread, just watch their facial expression when they realize how selfish you are. this isnt about the guests, this is about the couple getting married.

WHAT!??!

Also, HOW is it possible that there are so many people with one post who apparently created accounts *just* to post on this thread?

LauraT25

I read it last night, and I completely agree, it's disgusting how everyone sounds so entitled.  If you 'don't need anything', then that's that, you don't need to come up with a more elaborate scheme to get money from your guests.

The whole "how is it any different from a gift registry?" argument also sort of bugs me - I understand if people choose not to do them, but as a guest I find them very helpful.  However, I don't need to be told to give cash towards anything, particularly with a cutesy poem and a convenient payment method.

goheels05

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_this-thread-killing?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:7d9f3ddb-9e2b-47cb-acc8-8c31b5a223e3Post:950c6fa0-b2f4-48bc-8296-33b821187307">Re: This thread is killing me.</a>:
[QUOTE]Oh.  My.  God.  I hadn't been back to that thread since I originally saw it... Most ridiculous quote so far: if you are going to a wedding and you dont want to give them what they ask for, but instead you want to buy them a bedspread, just watch their facial expression when they realize how selfish you are. this isnt about the guests, this is about the couple getting married. WHAT!??! Also, HOW is it possible that there are so many people with one post who apparently created accounts *just* to post on this thread?
Posted by quotequeen[/QUOTE]


WOW.  That's a doozy.

It must have been a hot topic that went out in the newsletter email.  People who never use the boards will read those and then drop in and comment.  They also aren't big on reading anyone else's reply. 

colsta

I think I'm just going to charge admission for my wedding. But they'll get two drink tickets with the price of admission.