Is there an elegant way to ask for money instead of gifts?

My fiancé and I would like to ask for money instead of gifts. We don't really need anything extra for the house, and the few things we could ask for is not enough to fill up an entire registry. Our current apartment is too small to fit anymore stuff. We would prefer to receive money to put.... [Read more]

Shower Etiquette - Donation to home buying fund

I am hosting a bridal shower for my friends. They live in a small apartment but are trying to save up for their first house. We want to suggest that the bridal shower guests give money rather than gifts. Would this wording to be included in the bridal shower invitation be appropriate:

"Your.... [Read more]

Asking for money and GC on invitations

My fiance is in the military and we are being moved to Nevada from New Hampshire in October. Our shower is the weekend before we leave. We are buying a house off base once we arrive. Since we have no clue about our new home, how do we ask for gift certificates or money instead of gifts on our.... [Read more]

Gift Card Bridal Shower?

My son and his fiancee have everything and just a small apartment. They hope to buy a house within 1 year of the wedding. So right now they just want 'gift cards.' Would it be proper to throw a couples shower and suggest 'gift cards' as gifts when folks call to inquire where they are.... [Read more]

"money shower"

I am throwing a shower for my best friend, and she does not want any gifts because her apt is so small right now they can't really store anything. They will be buying a house in the next couple of years, so really need either money to help with a down payment, or would like gift cards so when they.... [Read more]