Is a cheque or cash more appropriate for cash presentation at a wedding?

Good question...I know people usually give either/or so I never really took time to question it.

I personally think that either is equally fine unless you know through word of mouth that the couple prefers one or the other.

Usually the card box is secure, but if you are worried about it then by all means give a cheque.

I almost always give cash, but again, unless you have a specific reason to prefer one over the other, either is fine. I think cash is easier for the couple and they have access to the money right away, but there are pros and cons to each method. In the end, generally speaking, either are perfectly acceptable and "appropriate".

When I got married someone handed us all of our cards to take on our honeymoon just in case there was cash inside. We had to hide the checks for safe keeping & we used the cash money on the honeymoon. Giving cash is a very nice idea. They may not have a lot of spending money & it will give them some more money to work with without feeling like they're strapped. And, theft/loss area - they're adults, I'm sure they'll find a really good spot to keep everything. You're really nice for wanting to give such a nice gift.

You should only give what you can afford *without* incurring debt.

Money in the form of a check is best. Cash and gift cards have a mysterious way of getting separated from the card, if you know what I mean.

Wedding receptions and honeymoons are expensive. Money will come in extreeeeeeemely handy.

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Both are perfectly acceptable. I always give cash at a wedding. The cards/gifts are usually well guarded.

Cash is the best.. Most people have card boxes that have a slot for an envelope to fit in that hands can't so I wouldn't worry too much about the theft .

Cash money is never tacky - Checks are kind of a pain in the *** especially with the different/new names on them. I gotta believe that people will be careful with the envelopes and not lose them.

Either is just fine. I tend to be more conservative with my personal information (i.e. checking account number, home address) so I tend to give Visa or Mastercard gift cards rather than checks or cash – but I don’t think there is any etiquette issues or social norms to worry about.

Either one is acceptable. Most people put cash in the envelope, but a check is basically the same other than the fact that they have to go to the bank and get the cash.

you would be surprised how many thefts occur at weddings by staff, friends, or family members. mail a check to their house in a nice card, before the wedding. it is rude, rude, rude, to bring a gift to the wedding reception.

Cheque is always better because if it IS stolen, it can be cancelled. Once cash is in someone's pocket, there's no way to tell who it belong(s)(ed) to.