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Eve asked in Family & RelationshipsWeddings · 1 decade ago

What is the etiquette for a honeymoon registry?

My fiancee and I are in our 30s and have everything we need. We do need some help, however, paying for our honeymoon. Would it be rude to set up a registry for this and ask people to donate towards our honeymoon?

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  • Blunt
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    On your 30's? Your should know that there is no polite way of pannhandling.

    It's rude and offensive. No matter how you sugar coat it, it's solicitation at its worse.

    People bring monetary gifts to weddings nowadays without having to ask. Do not become one of those tacky people begging for money and insulting their guests with crass, greedy, seedy money requests. It's sooo low class.

    Simply, do not set a registry. People will get the hint. When asked, informed then that you alredy have household stuff and that a contribution towards your honeymoon would be ideal. No need to embarrass yourself in front of everyone that you know. It's really not necesary as most guests give money anyway.

    Good luck

  • marlar
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    handle getting the expertise out approximately this such as you could any registry, or any present request. The polite thank you to do it truly is to have your relatives and bridal occasion share the information with people who ask. human beings desire to offer you what you like, so registering for it fairly is not presumptuous in any respect. you will be able to desire to be conscious that there are people who won't, no count number what, provide a funds present for a marriage present. They experience that they could desire to provide a actual, tangible present quite than in simple terms funds. So, it truly is advisable to think of roughly registering for some non-classic wedding ceremony presents from a keep. particular, you have all the towels you like, yet what approximately artwork? What some cool cappuccino gadget? What approximately those pillow covers for the settee which you like, yet can no longer justify spending funds on precise now? those are the failings you could sign in for, and people who do no longer desire to do the honeymoon registry, will nonetheless get you something you like. submit to in ideas, no count number what you get carry of, please verify you understand all presents with a hand written thank you word! Congrats and stable success!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    It's rude and people want to see you open up a gift at the shower. People will give you cash and checks for the wedding anyways!

    Go to Macy's register for some some new towels and sheets. If you don't your going to get random junk from everywhere.

    How can you have everything but need helping paying for your honeymoon? Your just trying to "reason" your mooching.

    I was married at 31 and I need plenty of "new" things and it was great to toss his old toaster and my beat up one for one nice good piece.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Like Nova_Queen, I'd be put off at being asked to finance your honeymoon too.

    The best way to really go about it is to just simply not register and leave people to their own devices and spread the word via word of mouth. In all honesty, it's rude to begin with but in today's economic climate asking people to fund your honeymoon because you don't have enough money is presumptuous and takes a lot of gall.

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  • 1 decade ago

    If I were your friend or relative, I'd be totally put off by being asked to help pay for your vacations so I wouldn't want to help pay for your honeymoon, either!

    I think that some people think this is a-ok and I & many others find it ridiculous and obnoxious.

    I would be much better with you not registering anywhere then if I give you cash and you choose to waste it on a trip somewhere then its your business.

  • Emanon
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Asking for cash in any way is always tacky and rude. You can live without a honeymoon for a few years until you can afford one.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Yes, it is supremely rude. For one, you are asking for a gift, which is never acceptable. For two, you are imposing your will on those generous enough to give you a gift-- also never okay.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    It's generally become more acceptable nowadays, and most liberal minded people will be happy to contribute. However, there will be some people who will find this utterly offensive, so perhaps also have a small convential registry for them.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    A lot of people will tell you that it is rude, but I don't think it is. As long as you don't put the info on your invite, your fine. The best way to let people know, is to make a wedding website through theknot.com or somewhere, and add a link to your registry. That way, people can find it. Good luck! :)

  • Lydia
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Don't do it. Yes, it's rude.

    Adults getting married should be covering all their costs themselves.

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