- 1). Decide if honeymoon donations are really what you want to ask for. Except for your closest friends and family members, wedding guests should be sent a uniform message in terms of your registry, meaning Aunt Sally does not receive a different request than Uncle Billy. Wanting cash-equivalents is understandable, but singling out a few rich friends is likely to cause trouble.
- 2). Convey your wedding-gift wishes in a blunt yet tactful way that suits your personality. Consider writing a cutesy poem about how you two do not not need household supplies, but would not say no to a little help financing the honeymoon. Or, pen a simple note saying gifts are unnecessary, but anyone interested can make a honeymoon donation. Include the information on an insert that can be stuffed into your wedding invitation envelopes.
- 3). Formalize the honeymoon request to help your guests. Make an online registry that guests can conveniently access, paying with a credit or bank card. Use a registry template that was specifically designed for honeymoons; list your itinerary and let guests choose what their donations will go towards.
- 4). List the link to your honeymoon registry on one of your social networking sites or ask a friend to list it, as appropriate, to help guide guests to the right place. Consider enlisting a relative's help to answer any computer questions some of your non-tech-savvy guests might have.
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