I have a relative who is getting married soon and has expressed interest in receiving money instead of gifts. It seems a little odd to hand over cash or a check, so I was hoping to find something just as effective but a little more unique. I thought about buying coins from the US mint, but that may be a hassle if the gifted amount is too high. I'm thinking somewhere in the range between $1000 and $5000 but have not decided on a final amount yet.
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If you're going to give money, give a check. If the card with cash is 'lost,' it's a more difficult situation than a check. I'd give them a picture of a 5 year savings bond in your safety deposit box. Tell them you'll give them the key on their 5th anniversary. If they don't make it, you keep it. In this economy, I wouldn't be surprised if some people are getting married for gifts and health insurance.
But just because he's "expressed interest in receiving money" doesn't mean you have to give it, or that he doesn't alos want other things. That sounds like a casual conversation rather directly telling you to give money over small appliances, etc.
Message edited by: RobinofLoxley on 2009-08-27 03:50:56 CDT
4LeafClover said:I have a relative who is getting married soon and has expressed interest in receiving money instead of gifts. It seems a little odd to hand over cash or a check, so I was hoping to find something just as effective but a little more unique. I thought about buying coins from the US mint, but that may be a hassle if the gifted amount is too high. I'm thinking somewhere in the range between $1000 and $5000 but have not decided on a final amount yet.
If you are giving a cash equivalent, there really isn't anything unique about it. They said they would prefer money to gifts that they are unlikely to use, let along unbox. Just hand them a check, there is nothing particularly tacky about this. A wedding registry is essentially the same thing.
wbc1228 said:"Best way to gift money? (non legal)"
ahh.. I think you mean "not illegal" unless you throwing in some heroine as part of the gift He's getting married, the "heroine" is free. Heroin is another matter.
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