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[Moonchilde]

I just stumbled across something and I'm not sure how I feel about it. Wonder how others feel.

Disneyworld has a Honeymoon Registry; like a BBB or Macy's gift registry, but - the couple whose announcement I saw online said "Please donate to our honeymoon in lieu of gifts."

In some ways I think it's good - not dealing with gifts they may not want, and being able to have a nicer honeymoon than they otherwise might. My guess is they expect to partially pay for their honeymoon in any case.

But it's flat asking for money, and $50-$75 won't go far for that kind of gift, for those who don't have a lot of money to spend. And I can forsee some people thinking, for example, I don't want my money spent on alcohol, etc.

So, I really don't know how I feel about it. My first reaction isn't "oh, nooo!" but I'm not sure it's "way to go!" either.

[VanSleepy]

Most people (I think) give cash as a wedding gift.  Just use it for your honeymoon if you want.  Laughing at the "in lieu of gifts".  They mean in lieu of a toaster.

[mom2four0418]

There are some honeymoon registries where a guest can buy a meal for the couple or pay for a tour, etc.  I think that type is fine and is the same as any other gift registry.  Just asking for money to pay for the honeymoon doesn't sit as well with me.  

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@Moonchilde wrote:

I just stumbled across something and I'm not sure how I feel about it. Wonder how others feel.

Disneyworld has a Honeymoon Registry; like a BBB or Macy's gift registry, but - the couple whose announcement I saw online said "Please donate to our honeymoon in lieu of gifts."

In some ways I think it's good - not dealing with gifts they may not want, and being able to have a nicer honeymoon than they otherwise might. My guess is they expect to partially pay for their honeymoon in any case.

But it's flat asking for money, and $50-$75 won't go far for that kind of gift, for those who don't have a lot of money to spend. And I can forsee some people thinking, for example, I don't want my money spent on alcohol, etc.

So, I really don't know how I feel about it. My first reaction isn't "oh, nooo!" but I'm not sure it's "way to go!" either.

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[tansy]

Without giving it a great deal of thought, I like the idea of knowing my gift will be enjoyed.  

[missy1]

Tacky

[MyGirlsMom]

Is it tacky?  Yes

But look at it this way, you're giving them something they want.  Yes, I suppose it is akin to a gift registry at a retail store.

[Suziepeach]

Tacky

[Abrowneyegirl]

My vote is do not have the money do not bank roll a wedding!  Save your money and budget a trip/honeymoon you can afford and enjoy.

[chi5925]

Tacky....tacky....tacky!!

I was invited to wedding where honeymoon was on registry -- they actually listed the dollar amount for:  flights, hotels, meals....so people could contribute 1 or 2 night hotel accommodations, or several dinners or 3 days worth of meals, etc.

This may be the newest wedding craze but I still think it's tacky.  Pay for your own honeymoon...isn't that what some of the cash gifts are for anyway?

Gift registry, I get....but now the  honeymoon is being added to the registry???

and don't get me started on those who want people to gift them money towards a house down payment.

[Jacie]

Nope. Worse than a gift grab.......