HoneyMoney

TravelJunkie

I just saw on Sunway Holidays website that they have a facility called honeymoney - basically a registry where people can contribute towards a honeymoon (like a registry). Has anyone used this?
Is it tacky?

dori_dormer

No,

Trailfinders have been doing this for years! I think its a great idea, especially for guests who like/want to give cash, now they know where its going.
We will be using the trailfinders one on our registry next year.

aviendha

I suppose it depends on the person - I personally think it's a bit cheeky, and akin to putting your bank account details on a wedding invite.... but that's just me

Penny Dreadful

TravelJunkie wrote: »

I just saw on Sunway Holidays website that they have a facility called honeymoney - basically a registry where people can contribute towards a honeymoon (like a registry). Has anyone used this?
Is it tacky?[/QUOTE]

IMO yes it is, every bit as tacky as asking for money.

RIRI

Personally I think it's tacky too, every bit as bad as asking for cash, though I also think having a gift list is kind of tacky...

yungwan

No I think its a great idea.

Guests would usually love to give you a gift you actually want and many would be delighted to help you on your honeymoon.

Your guests know that they dont HAVE to donate towards your honeymoon iif they dont want to, but the option is there to help you out if they wish.

90% of wedding gifts are money anyway, most people already live together and are set up in their homes so do not need glass vases and lamps that they will never use anyway.

I think its great!

artyeva

omg that's so tacky.... dress it up how you wish - what you're basically saying to your guests is ''we want to splash loads of cash going on honeymoon but you guys are [have the option of] paying for it''. As a guest I would purposefully avoid, as a bride I'd be embarrassed to even entertain the idea.

yungwan

Well what do you suggest you give the happy couple?

I would never expect someone who cant afford to give me a present to give me one.
Nor would I expect someone to give me a large money gift.
But I do think some guests really feel stumped as to what to give a couple for a gift and would feel happy that they helped them out in this way.
It may be that only close family would choose this gift. Im not suggesting you put it on your invitation or anything, just suggest it if someone asks. Whats the difference between people giving you money in a card (which is what MOST people do anyway) and contributing to their honeymoon spending. Particularly if they dont have much money?

I gave a friend money for her S. Africa honeymoon after she suggested it if we wanted to help her out. I in no way felt offended or thought it tacky. I was happy to help.

artyeva

absolutely, away you go if that's what you're into - i was just putting forward MY opinion - which is that - sice the OP asked - yes, it is indeed tacky.

horses for courses

SeekUp

Well, the honeymoon registries I've seen aren't just asking people to give cash. Guests can give the couple the gift of massages, or an excursion, or a dinner at the resort, or whatever. It's not just like, 'Give us cash!' 'Pay for our flights!'

I don't think it's tacky at all. In fact, I think it's pretty cool, especially for couples who have been living together and/or don't need the "typical" registry stuff, like housewares and appliances. For me, if I know a couple wants something in particular, I'd much rather get that for them rather than something I have no idea if they need or will like.

Bottom line, guests who wish to give the couples a gift can stiff give the gift of their choosing, whether it's something more traditional or cash or whatever. It's just another option, that's all!