A bride and groom have sparked debate online after adding a controversial request to their wedding invitations.
The pair, who have been together for six years and share a three-year-old child, said they no longer need traditional gifts because they have already built a home together. Instead, they prefer contributions toward their honeymoon.

The bride shared a draft of her invitation in a popular Facebook group and asked for help with the wording.
She explained that their budget had already been stretched and that they hoped guests would support their honeymoon fund rather than buy household items.

Her current wording read:
“In lieu of traditional wedding gifts, the bride and groom have asked for gifts to their honeymoon fund.”

She told the group she did not want to sound rude and was unsure how to phrase the request politely.

The post quickly drew hundreds of comments. Many users felt the request was inappropriate.
One person wrote bluntly: “Don’t ask for money. There is no non-tacky way to do it.”

Others offered gentler alternatives.
Some suggested creating a very small registry so guests “get the hint,” while others recommended including a discreet card with a QR code linking to the honeymoon fund instead of mentioning money directly on the main invitation.

A smaller group defended the couple, saying modern weddings often include similar requests and that guests would likely understand the situation.

This debate comes weeks after another couple faced criticism for an “aggressive” dress code. Their invitations required guests to wear black cocktail attire and avoid all colour, including white.
The strict rules sparked confusion online, with many calling the approach unnecessary.