"Monetary gifts are certainly acceptable these days. In fact, they're a thoughtful way of giving the recipient the freedom to choose his or her own gift."
-Etiquette Expert Peggy Post
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In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_worse-than-a-honeymoon-registry?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:96569c12-3b3b-41a7-9ddd-7b8a4d5e6383Post:fd8085a8-24bd-4b81-bee9-f5cf0f356107">Re: Worse than a honeymoon registry</a>: [QUOTE]It's like they took every cliched reason to ask for cash (but we already have! but we're moving! etc) and rolled it into a tacky site. Posted by whitsy[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I sat and read through all of it today while I was at work.
"You’re not limited to just registering for “stuff.” Charities are another option, but avoid controversial causes. You can register for a honeymoon or a trip (be careful – some services charge a fee or a percentage of the gift to cover “handling”) or even dance lessons."
And
"While there are websites that help to facilitate cash gifts, it’s best to have at least one other online registry as well, as many guests may not feel comfortable having no traditional gift options to chose from"
Re: Worse than a honeymoon registry
[QUOTE]It's like they took every cliched reason to ask for cash (but we already have! but we're moving! etc) and rolled it into a tacky site.
Posted by whitsy[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I sat and read through all of it today while I was at work.
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Anxiously awaiting baby #1! Baby BOY Due: May 30, 2013!
Dream Honeymoon/Actual Honeymoon Disneyworld
"You’re not limited to just registering for “stuff.” Charities are another option, but avoid controversial causes. You can register for a honeymoon or a trip (be careful – some services charge a fee or a percentage of the gift to cover “handling”) or even dance lessons."
And
"While there are websites that help to facilitate cash gifts, it’s best to have at least one other online registry as well, as many guests may not feel comfortable having no traditional gift options to chose from"