Do you think this is a little tacky?

You shouldn't ever ask for money when a gift occasion comes up. It would be very tacky.

Many people will give you money anyway. Others will take care to purchase their gifts from a store that accepts returns, so if you get three toasters you can return two of them. Some guests will get in touch with your family and ask what gift you'd like. Your folks are allowed to say, "They'd really appreciate a check toward buying some nice furniture." It's nicer if they suggest a permanent, useful goal, such as a major appliance, set of dishes, etc. rather than a contribution to their honeymoon fund or a chance to dine out at Chez Pierre's.

There is a high cost of Weddings these days, added in that many couples may have lived together for a very long time and already have a home set up. So it is VERY common for them to imply that a cash gift is acceptable instead of a wedding gift.

One way it is worded in invitations is reference to there being a wishing well at the wedding.

Edit: Wow - reading everyone's answers... I see it in weddings all the time. I actually find it more tacky when they tell you where they are registered. As in they expect you to buy a specific gift at a specific location. I am just as happy to know they appreciate cash and that is quick and easy for me to accommodate them.

That is out and out absolutely tacky and rude. You can not tell people to give you money as a wedding gift. People that come to the wedding give gifts they want the Bride and Groom to have.

Yes it's tacky and if I received an invite like that I would skip the wedding and send nothing. By not mentioning a gift registration you will be implying that you want cash.

A little tacky? No, VERY TACKY.

You do not invite anyone to a wedding and then ask for money.

The only time you should ask anyone for money is when you are borrowing it from a bank.

If you are so desperate for money, then sell tickets to your wedding.

It is NEVER okay to ask a GUEST for money. Please do not embarrass the every living daylights out of yourself by doing that.

Kind of....it that's how it's worded, lol.

Maybe though, they are hoping the money will cover the expenses of the wedding and reception...or hoping to take a trip with it.