104 - How to Ask for Cash Instead of Gifts for Your Wedding

In this episode of the Wedding Planning Collective Podcast, I tackle one of the most frequently asked questions about wedding registries: “How can we ask for cash instead of physical gifts?” While you can't directly ask for cash, I'll provide helpful strategies to guide your guests toward cash gifts without breaking any etiquette rules. Before diving into those tips, I explore the benefits of having a wedding registry in general. Do you need one? What should you include? How can you nudge guests to give cash while keeping the peace with more traditional family members? You’ll learn how to balance physical gifts with creative cash registries and ensure you receive gifts you actually want and need. Key Takeaways: The importance of having a registry (even in 2024 & 2025!) How to mix physical and cash gift options for your wedding Why older guests might resist cash gifts and how to handle it The best cash registry platforms (Zola, Honeyfund, The Knot, and more) Tips for avoiding surprise fees with online cash registries Whether you're just getting started with your registry or fine-tuning your cash gift requests, this episode has all the tips you need! Join the conversation on the Wedding Planning Collective Facebook group!   / weddingplanningcollective   If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to rate and review the show—it helps more couples discover these helpful wedding tips!