Presents only by your presence

I think that’s great if you are set up in life. If you’re not, I would expect to bring a present or give a little money. I also love those rare couples who ask in lieu of gifts to donate to a specific charity they love. But a lot of young couples really would benefit from the assistance.

I was a bit shocked when a couple suggested money rather than gifts. Now, that's common as well. So many live together nowadays before they marry that they have many of the items they need.

That's quite an interesting trend. I wonder why they wouldn't want to have presents. I have seen wedding invitations here that says they'd only accept cash. Thee type of couples are usually those who plan to live in another place or in another country so they wouldn't want to receive any presents except cash.

It is becoming a trend everywhere because many couples are living together from years when they finally get married. They need nothing.

Some couples will put in their invitation that they prefer cash gifts or registry gifts. I have not heard of this yet here

I would want gifts or cash.

i think that's fair, but it's not really a thing here. at least not when we're talking about big weddings. because people spend much money on those and they kind of want it back. on the other hand, when we're doing just a wedding lunch/dinner in a restaurant with less than 50 people - bride and groom don't want any money because they didn't spend as much as people who rent a hall, pay for catering, music and all that.

It is good trend but then people do need to be sensible. If people are anticipating gifts , do not add the clause. You do not have to take the pressure just because your friends and relatives wrote that in their wedding cards. In case you do have a cash crunch or you are expecting a return of the gifts given to others wedding , go ahead and not add the clause. But for those who do not want the presents and are self-reliant , I would say it is a nice trend. Besides apart from cash and Jewellery , outsiders may have less knowledge on what the specific couple would need . Most times , it is dinner set or something similar. Atleast thats my opinion

I think it's a good idea, not everyone can afford spending much money so it prevents shame or discrimination due to the difference in value of gifts. It helps make everyone more equal, I guess. Then, if one really cares, they can give a present later in another occasion. And of course, it also saves room in case the location is small and guests are many (although money would also be nice ).