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Cambodian/Filipino wedding wording on NOT having a gift registry on invitation

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Hi guys!!! I am Filipina and my Fiancé is Cambodian and I'm trying to incorporate both cultures. For sure we are doing the Ceremony at church Filipino style (veil, coin and rope...ect). The reception will be at a Cambodian-Chinese restaurant and I don't know how their tradition goes but more importantly we are not having a gift registry because we prefer monetary gifts and as part of a Cambodian culture reception where they have envelopes on the table and the bride and groom go to each table and greet the guests at each table and a representative at the table greets the couple with a few good words and hands us the envelopes (with money). I would like to inform that on my invitation or website for my non-Cambodian family and friends (i.e My family and friends). I'm not sure how to word that or write that on my invitation. It needs to be clear so they don't wonder why there's envelopes on the table lol!! Thanks guys!!

Re: Cambodian/Filipino wedding wording on NOT having a gift registry on invitation

  • There is never a nice way to mention gifts on a wedding invite.

    I would suggest putting a page on your wedding website that goes over aspects of both cultures wedding traditions. And you can tell people if they ask you that you are not registered anywhere but saving up for something. Some of your family and friends may not feel comfortable putting money on the envelope (and how will you know who contributes for thank you card writing?) Or may still prefer to give you a boxed gift and thats okay.
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  • Thank you!! I will keep that in mind!! I will be printing envelopes that has something written on it for example: "From:_______ ". So I know who it's from and I am able to write my thank you cards Thank you again! Great advice!
  • It is a major mistake in the USA to mention ANYTHING about gifts or registries in a wedding invitation.  My daughter married a young man from an Asian family, and they received red envelopes as gifts, too.  Just don't mention it.  Let your guests make their own decisions about gifts.
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