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That's the question I had. I suppose you can have a cash bar at the reception, if you don't mind forever being known as the guy who was too cheap to have an open bar. I agree that you should not worry about gifts. The wedding is for the couple's friends and family, not the couple.
nevermind, I misinterpreted the question. I don't think guests should be expected to give anything.
Perhaps this is the kind of thinking that has made you and your family so financially successful.
Perhaps this is the kind of thinking that has made you and your family so financially successful.
Why don't you read the whole thread before opening your condescending mouth.
Condescending? This! Is! Styleforum!
Let's say it is, how exactly are you going to impart this info to your guests?
Everyone's entitled to their opinion lawyerdad but at least read the friggin thread first!
Thanks for your congratulations lawyerdad. My point was simply that if he read the thread he would have seen where I said that my fiancee and I were paying for the wedding and that $$$ is tight as my parents financial situation has nothing to do with mine.
Looking at things the way you do, you should realize that your wedding is a bad investment - or at least the reception is. If you want your reception to generate enough cash for your honeymoon, just forget the reception, take the cash and go on your honeymoon. Otherwise, suck it up now and take the honeymoon you want later when you can afford it.
I think everyone's being a little tough on the OP. For better or worse, there are social conventions with regard to wedding gifts. Why bash him for being aware that they exist? Asking us about it isn't the same as tell his wedding guests what to give.