BRIDAL SHOWER IDEAS

How would I talk my son and future daughter-in-law out of having a money tree at their wedding?

My son is getting married and he and his future wife do not want to register for any gifts. They have been together for a long time and do truely have everything they need. Instead they would like to set up something called a “money tree.” They have said they do not expect the guest to put money in if they don’t want to. But registering for things they do not need seen silly to them. I have been informed they do not want to be put in the same situation as my oldest daughter. I was told my oldest registered just to make me happy and to shut me up. Apparently she did not need anything either. And I also found out they had a yard sale and over half the gifts they received were sold because they did not need them. I’ve been told this money tree is at a lot of weddings. Maybe I’m just to old fashion. My son and daughter inlaw are good people. They never asked for anything not even a dime for the wedding. Should I keep my mouth shut and let them do as they wish?

Never heard of a money tree at a wedding, but in this day and age, it seems like a good idea, especially if they have been together for a while and have all the things they need. It is much better for them to get money than ‘things’ because they can use the money the way they see fit. Let them do what they want, I do not have any suggestions as to how they can tell the guests that there is a money tree, most of the time people give money anyway if there is nothing registered in any stores in your area. Yes, keep your mouth shut and let them do what they want, they will anyway, no matter what you say.

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