In Defense of Wedding Gift Registries
By Guest Blogger: OneWed.com
“But why do we have to create a wedding registry when what we really want is money?” It’s a frequently asked question on OneWed’s advice column. There’s a two-part answer:
1. Just because you want money, doesn’t mean that’s what you’re going to get. A lot of people do not like giving money as a present, so it’s better to tell them what you want, then to have them guess at it.
2. Sometimes, gifts are meaningful. If you get money, I’m sure you’ll spend it wisely. You’ll pay for your wedding, your honeymoon, maybe even put a little in savings. Or, maybe you’ll pay some bills with it. But when you look at your honeymoon photos will you really remember who helped pay for that experience? Sometimes a gift can be meaningful. You probably won’t remember who gave you every last towel, glass, or dish, but you’ll be amazed that sometimes you’ll look at a vase, or even a glass or dish and remember that it came from a friend you haven’t talked to in a while, or a loved one no longer with you.
In all likelihood, you will be given money as a gift. I seriously doubt that there’s ever been a bride or groom who hasn’t been given money. But, don’t overlook the value of a few well-chosen gifts as well.
Tags: Wedding Gift Registry Tips, Wedding Gifts, Wedding Registry
June 7th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
That’s exactly right. The culture of wedding gift giving is more for the giver than the receiver. The giver wants to have something tangible that will remind you of them and they want to receive the thank you card talking about how you’ll use the gift. You really can’t have that with a cash gift.
June 10th, 2010 at 3:53 am
I also agree with you guys. I would personally choose on receiving a gift than a money because I could use it to my house..