Bride And Groom Get Trolled For Their “Tacky” Wedding Invitations And Have To Defend Them Online

You are cordially invited to judge this random engaged couple on the internet.

The couple plans to send wedding invitations that ask attendees to contribute money to their “Honeymoon fund” instead of a gift — and the invites have caused a flurry of mixed opinions online.

Asking for cash instead of gifts is a growing trend for couples, but it is struggling to become accepted by those who hold more traditional opinions about weddings.

Some commenters say that asking for money on a wedding invitation is “tacky” while others see no problem with such a request.

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It all started when the bride took to a Facebook group called Weddings on a tight budget (10k and below). She posted a draft of the cards and asked members for help with the wording.

Scroll on to see the invitations and ensuing debate.

This bride-to-be asked the internet for help with her wedding invitations

She wrote: “HELP. A bit of backstory, FH (Future Husband) and I have been together for 6 years and we have a three year old and already have an established life together. We just skipped around with the steps and left getting married last, so we don’t need wedding gifts. We are getting married on a farm with highland cows (I’m so flipping excited about the cows) with a great gatsby meets dark fairy forest theme. Jewel tones, Mid October in north Alabama.”

She posted a draft of the invitations for her “great gatsby meets dark fairy forest” themed wedding.

The bride plans to shirk the traditional wedding registry in favor of a “Honeymoon fund.” She asked for help on how to word the unconventional request on the invites.

Her post continued: “Wedding is 5 months out, and I got stuck planning. I’m trying to get the invitations printed and sent out, but the details card is throwing me for a loop,” she continued. “Most details cards I have found shows details on lodging but I’m expecting very few out of town family to attend so it doesn’t seem necessary to reach out for lodging reservations.”

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“Another issue is how to ask that we don’t need wedding gifts but would prefer gifts in the honeymoon fund. Please help, I’m so lost and don’t want to sound rude at all. Budget: Blown already,” she added.