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W I T H T H AT $ $ $, Even if you type out
FA M ! wedding gift? “Here’s $100 from us
Take it from me, to celebrate the rest
a recently married: of your life!!!” what
Weddings mean a Your mom won’t like it, you’re really saying
lot of things, including but your BFF might. is, “I basically forgot
sorting through to get you something
endless glitter-laced until I watched you
cards and lugging your walk down the aisle
third 24-pack of Pyrex from the back row,
back to Bed Bath and I’m putting zero
& Beyond (registries effort into this.”
exist for a reason!). Wedding gifts are
And sure, not the same as
Le Creuset is fancy- paying your BFF $2
nice and everyone for a late-night slice.
loves cash of any And it’s not just about
kind...but what they the money—it’s the
crave even more is acknowledgment that
money without the your friend is taking
paper cuts. Guys, a big life step and
internet money is still you’re proud and
money. Just easier, thankful to be a part
for both sides. of it. You know what
Couples: What better expresses that kind
thank-you could you of gratitude? Spend-
give your guests than ing time on a registry
the ability to direct- or dusting off ye olde
deposit you a checkbook and your
gift with one tap? handwriting skills.
Guests: If you insist on Inconvenient?
keeping it heartfelt Maybe. But you’ve
and personal, you already bought (or
can include a sweet rented) a new outfit
note right there in and pledged to add
the app. Or just a a super-long hashtag
bunch of bride emoji. to every photo you
payment receipt
If you’re still on take that weekend.
the fence, just think Why can’t you put
You paid #BrideGroom $150
of all the glitter and Feb 15, 2020 at 12:35 PM as much thought
trees you’ll be saving. into the gift?
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