There are so many potential pitfalls for engaged couples and their guests around wedding gifts.  Did you know that kitchen knives, mirrors umbrellas, and anything secondhand or re-gifted could not only be considered a little strange, but also bad luck for the couple getting married? Then there are the conflicting values between different cultures.In the United States asking for money as a wedding gift can still be interpreted as a bit tacky. Whereas in most European and Asian cultures, the gift of money is essential, and in fact, it's considered disrespectful to not give the appropriate amount, depending on your social standing and your closeness to the couple getting married. In this episode, I share: what wedding gift etiquette looked like in the past,plus 4 easy steps to making sure you get what you want, how you want it, communicate your wishes to your family and friends and also thank them in a reasonable timeframe for their contributions. Resources Mentioned:Gravy Wedding Registry: https://www.givewithgravy.com/Zola Wedding Registry: zola.pxf.io/registryZellepay.com survey: https://www.zellepay.com/sites/default/files/2019-06/June%202019%20Digital%20Adoption%20Q1-2019%20Wedding%20and%20Gifting%20.pdfSend Unbridely a 90-second audio message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/unbridelypodcast *The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*------This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by the Unbridely Couples private Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/izR_unbridelyAre you engaged to be married and need planning advice, want to talk something out or share your wedding stories?If you’re looking for a like-minded community of modern engaged couples join us in the Unbridely Couples Facebook group! ?-----Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcast, you’re assisting over 177 community-based organizations in six countries that provide education, job training, and vital life skills that contribute to advancing girls’ rights and raise awareness to help end child marriage through Vow for Girls. Find out more about how YOU can help Vow for Girls: https://vowforgirls.org/get-involved/Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:hello@unbridely.com