Is it rude to say you prefer cash?

How do you voice that you'd prefer cash vs registry presents?

Any stores that give cash refunds?

It's just that this wedding is costing us an arm and a leg!

Have very close friends and family spread the word.
When my friend was getting amrried I knew how tight they were moneywise. I asked her what she preferred for engagement/shower and she told me $$ (although she was a bit embarrased)
I helped to spread the word to our mutual friends.

it is rude to say it.

BUT you can have your parents spread the word....but I'd limit to your parents spreading...not the bridal party...cause then it will surely look like you told the to say it.

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Posted by CLMon7906

it is rude to say it.

BUT you can have your parents spread the word....but I'd limit to your parents spreading...not the bridal party...cause then it will surely look like you told the to say it.

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i agree. just create 1 bed, bath, and beyond registry...and you can exchange all items purchased there for cash. no receipt necessary--since your registry is the receipt.

what if you just dont register? then wont people assume cash? or will they end up getting you really weird gifts

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Posted by woodstock529

what if you just dont register? then wont people assume cash? or will they end up getting you really weird gifts

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If you don't register you'll get a ceramic light up Bible with a generic version of Corinthians (actually, you may get that even if you do register like we did).

BUT, you still shouldn't ask for cash.

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Posted by woodstock529

what if you just dont register? then wont people assume cash? or will they end up getting you really weird gifts

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I don't recommend doing that!!!!! Some people will give cash, but a lot will go out and by what they THINK you like or what they think you 'need'. Usually it's the most horrendous or useless stuff, so I would def register to at least one store. I liked BB&B, we had to return some stuff and got cash back, no problems at all!!

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Posted by CLMon7906

it is rude to say it.

BUT you can have your parents spread the word....but I'd limit to your parents spreading...not the bridal party...cause then it will surely look like you told the to say it.

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I NEVER tell people cash. I tell them where I am registered and that is yet...

did I prefer cash? YES - and the people that knew what financial straits we were in never asked - they just gave cash - but I could never tell someone 'Don't bother going to Bed bath and beyond because I'm just gonna cash it in!'

Are you talking about for the shower? For the wedding most people will give you cash - we only received one non-monetary gift.
I think it is rude to ask for cash.

I don't think YOU can ask for cash but your mom and bridesmaids can share their OPINION if guests ask them what you need from your registry. I want my formal china most from my registry and I made sure to tell my mom and bridesmaids, in turn I know several people have asked them what they thought I want and they'[ve been able to give educated responses EVERYONE WINS!

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Posted by BlueTulip

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Posted by woodstock529

what if you just dont register? then wont people assume cash? or will they end up getting you really weird gifts

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If you don't register you'll get a ceramic light up Bible with a generic version of Corinthians (actually, you may get that even if you do register like we did).

BUT, you still shouldn't ask for cash.

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LMAO!!!!!!

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Posted by neener1211

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Posted by BlueTulip

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Posted by woodstock529

what if you just dont register? then wont people assume cash? or will they end up getting you really weird gifts

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If you don't register you'll get a ceramic light up Bible with a generic version of Corinthians (actually, you may get that even if you do register like we did).

BUT, you still shouldn't ask for cash.

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LMAO!!!!!!

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Yeah, it was pretty bad. BUT it gives lots of laughs and makes for a good story!

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Posted by BlueTulip

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Posted by woodstock529

what if you just dont register? then wont people assume cash? or will they end up getting you really weird gifts

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If you don't register you'll get a ceramic light up Bible with a generic version of Corinthians (actually, you may get that even if you do register like we did).

BUT, you still shouldn't ask for cash.

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OMG LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!

i agree though-- register at a place like BB&B that gives you cash back but do NOT say that you prefer cash!!! it's beyond rude, sorry- JMHO!

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Posted by BlueTulip

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Posted by woodstock529

what if you just dont register? then wont people assume cash? or will they end up getting you really weird gifts

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If you don't register you'll get a ceramic light up Bible with a generic version of Corinthians (actually, you may get that even if you do register like we did).

BUT, you still shouldn't ask for cash.

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Is it rude to say that to your guests, yes....IMHO

Like someone else said, register for things and then if you return them, they will give you cash back.

LOLOLOLOL

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Posted by Bridex100

How do you voice that you'd prefer cash vs registry presents?

Any stores that give cash refunds?

It's just that this wedding is costing us an arm and a leg!

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It's technically rude to actually state this. But it can be spread, thoughtfully through word of mouth. And Bed Bath and Beyond refunds for cash!

I know how much a wedding costs because we paid for our own too. I wish you could just say 'We are registered at the bank'.