it's tradition.
nothing to understand.

 

[QUOTE=MDXLuvr,Nov 2 2010, 11:49 AM] I am trying to understand this.

 

Exactly.

Depending on family traditions the wedding shower is intended for giving the gifts. In some cases the closer the relationship gifts are given + plus cash at the reception. We keep track of what (cash)gifts as well.

 

Money > all. Why take some stupid materials when they could be taking money to buy anything they want?

 

Been to one wedding my entire life, my own. Can't for the life of me understand why any male would want to attend one as a guest. To my way of thinking it's only important to the people being married and their parents.

Let's see, plss away a Saturday or spend a Saturday at the racetrack.

Easy choice for me.

The times they are a changing.

Plus this whole I'm (pick one) married, having a baby so on and so on now reward me crap is just crazy.

 

I don't understand how this can be confusing for you?

Asian tradition is to give money and jewelry to the bride and groom.

It's a hell of a lot better then getting Salt and Pepper shakers, plates, pots and pans, etc.

Listen if you register at some place no matter what somebody winds up getting you a duplicate even though there is a up to date list. Then you have to go back and return it. Your guest have to make the effort to go to the store and purchase it, etc...

So much easier to just give cash don't you think?

No thought involved and they get what they really want, or use the money toward their honeymoon or wedding.

 

How else you going to get a chance to nail the lonely bridesmaids?

Didn't you watch Wedding Crashers?

 

Of the three weddings I attended this summer, none had registries, and two specifically asked for guests not to bring boxed gifts.

Why would a male want to go to a wedding? Booze, food, and drunk chicks?