Let’s address the elephant in the room. Talking about money is weird. Asking for cash can feel awkward. But couples are getting over it. They’re putting a cute little poem on their wedding website: “We’ve got the dishes, we’ve got the pans / So help us fund a trip to Japan.” Adorable? Yes. Awkward? Only if you make it.
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And if you’re the guest? Don’t overthink it. If they ask for contributions, give what you can. No one is judging you. Weddings are expensive for everyone, including the people throwing them.
The "experience" crowd
Some couples take it even further. Instead of gifts, they ask you to do something with them. Maybe a group cooking class. Or a wine tasting. Or a dance lesson that ends with everyone falling over. You’re not buying a thing — you’re buying a memory with them. It’s weird. It’s wonderful. And it might involve spilling red wine on their carpet.
