Due to a greater emphasis on education and careers, many couples are marrying later and often have their households established before moving on to marriage. More and more couples are paying for their own weddings, honeymoons and thinking about the down payment of their first home. When it comes to wedding registries, many of my couples ask if they are necessary and if there is a polite way to ask for monetary gifts.
There are sites where you can set-up an account for free and manage your monetary gifts on-line. For a small fee upon withdrawal of funds, they essentially veil the "asking for money upfront" while allowing your guests to believe they are contributing to the honeymoon or your new home. SunTrust has even established a bridal registry for your down payment.
There will always be guests who believe that giving money is tacky but if you offer them the option of one of the sites listed below plus a wedding registry as an alternative you'll get the best of both worlds. Get creative! Some sites offer options like once in a lifetime experiences, a gift of something you may have always wanted to do, or even a gift in the couple's name to someone less fortunate. There are many options these days that weren't available in the past. You will have the opportunity to find what you need and introduce your guests to a new way of gift-giving.
http://www.uponourstar.com/
http://www.wish.org/help/donate/cards_and_certs/wedding
http://www.depositagift.com/
http://www.gogift.com/
Note: Registries are available for weddings, birthdays, baby showers and many other occasions.
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