The article discusses the evolution of wedding gift etiquette from personal checks to cash or online transfers. It highlights the pros and cons of each method and seeks advice on how to politely request guests' financial information for wedding gifts.
I grew up in an era when it was customary to enclose a personal check in a greeting card as a gift. This worked for celebrations attended in person, and also when the card was mailed.My adult daughter just attended the wedding of a college classmate, and where we live, the vast majority of wedding gifts are envelopes containing cash or checks. While my daughter has maintained a checking account for several years, she hasn’t needed a checkbook until this wedding.
With the changing times, is it acceptable to use online money transfer services for such occasions? On the surface, it would come across as tacky for a wedding invitation to include, say, a Venmo link, but it would be rather convenient for all parties.: It would be even more efficient for them to ask for your bank account and routing numbers.
A physical envelope, while probably no more likely to solicit a thank-you letter, will at least be a reminder that a present was given — as opposed to a sterile financial transaction on a website called “Gimme Dat Money.”: How should I best phrase a request for guests to let me know about any accommodations they might need when I’m planning a midsize to large party?
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