"Please do not feel obliged to buy us a gift; all that we are expecting is you. Don't word a wedding invitation asking guests to give you money as a gift which at least covers the cost of the meal.Here's my etiquette tips: Write it out to the bride using her maiden name, write it out to the groom, or write it out to cash. There isn't a way to ask for money without being tacky. Don't register and your guests will get the hint. I am getting married in July and am currently making our wedding invitations but I am having some trouble with some wording. There is no proper way to word that, as it's rude to ask for money. And definitely do not put anything about gifts or money on your invitations. Wedding thank you card wording doesn't need to be hard. What we'd really like is a gift of money, We hope you don't think we're being funny!