* Yes it's very appropriate because the couple can get something they need and not what others feel they need. Many people are giving gift certificates to money for many occasions now.
One can find ideas for housewarming gifts on websites such as Amazon and Interior Decorating. Ideas include plants, ornaments, pictures, money or kitchen items.
Asking for money from guests is extremely touchy. The way around that is to have a 'money tree.' It can be made up from materials in a craft shop with tiny pegs to attach the card with the money in it. On the invitation simply put 'instead of gifts we are having a money tree.' This is quite acceptable and this gives the couple a better chance of using the money towards something they would rather have.
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You should never ask for money on a wedding invitation. Instead, you should register for a few items as some people would only buy gifts. You could say we have everything we need but you risk not receiving a gift at all.
It is just fine to give money instead of a gift at a wedding in England. Some couples prefer the money to buy what they want rather than getting duplicate gifts or gifts that do not suit their lifestyle.
There are many options to give a couple as an engagement gift besides personalized glasses. You can do money, which is one of the best gifts to get ever.
any gifts that involve money
* No, this is not proper etiquette for anything formal such as wedding, special anniversary, etc. You can register at your favorite stores for gifts you would prefer and this could be put as 'Bridal registry at: (name stores.) If you prefer money then it is acceptable to have what they call a 'Money Tree.' You could put in the invitation 'Money Tree is lieu of gifts.' Some guests will breath a sigh of relief because often people get duplicate gifts. Be careful what the policy is on any gift certificates because some have to be returned to the store in a year and if not, then the certificate is invalid.
"Greenback" is typically reserved for the engaged couple that has been living together, thus they have accumulated all of the housewares and are requesting money instead of registering for gifts.
"Greenback" is typically reserved for the engaged couple that has been living together, thus they have accumulated all of the housewares and are requesting money instead of registering for gifts.
Everyone likes to give gifts and there are a lot of people that do not give money. Have a wishing well at the reception for those that want to give the gift of money but also have a list or registry for gifts. If you have a stag/stagette or a Jack n' Jill you also make money there. Do not be so eager to be greedy.
If you have access to a money tree everyone on here would like to know where to get one. As we know money doesn't grow on trees.Answer:"Money trees" are common housewarming or welcoming gifts in parts of the US, often presented by church or civic groups. They're tree branches placed in pots with cash attached to them, usually with clothespins. Placing one at a front door (presumably as a surprise to the homeowner?) doesn't seem a very good idea.