Asking for wedding gifts: how do you do it?
28/12/2024 09:00 | Tips & tricks
The days when couples only moved in together after marriage are all but over. That also means that traditional wedding gifts such as coffee makers, fondue sets or kitchen robots have lost value. Usually, the couple already has those appliances themselves. To avoid coming home with three coffee makers after your party, here are some strategies you can consider.
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Wedding website
Launching a website to share stories of your engagement , photos and details of wedding preparations can be useful to make your guests aware of what they can and cannot buy for you. Adding a wedding list on that website with a direct link to the desired gift can work very efficiently. If you are thinking of setting up a fund, a website is the ideal way to let your guests know about it. It is not uncommon for couples to ask for donations for their dream honeymoon or even for the down payment on their first home.
Word it the right way
The hardest part of asking for money at a wedding is phrasing the question in the right way. While in the past it may have been taboo to ask for money, you may find that people today are even relieved if they are allowed to just make a monetary donation. If you include bank details in your invitation, it is nice to ask for support for a specific cause in a poem, for example. Or if asking for money doesn't seem appropriate to you, ask for a candlelit dinner, a helicopter ride or some other fun activity. Or building materials for your new house.
Give guests a choice
Some guests will still prefer very traditional customs to the new trendy ways and still want to give a physical gift. In that case, you can open a complementary gift registry on top of your wedding fund. For example, if you have a honeymoon fund, you can open a register with pieces you will need on a trip. A set of travel suitcases, for example.
It's the thought that counts
For some people, giving cash may be sensitive and they will refrain from doing so. To still reach out to these people to contribute a little or a penny, you can place a basket to collect envelopes anonymously. This way, you avoid the unwanted and uncomfortable feeling for those guests. And remember, no matter how small or large, you thank every guest extensively.
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