wtf is a boxed gift?

[~Raven~]

Give them a pot plant or a bottle of plonk! Or what about a wheelbarrow to carry out all the envelopes of cash they get

[Artechim]

I would take it as not wanting mass produced crap like housewares, but personalised gifts or cash are welcome. So if the is something special you would like to get such as keepsake things then that is fine, just nothing for the sake of buying something itms

[Cass72]

Clearly they want cash.....put it in a plastic bag instead

[BellyBelly]

From urban dictionary:

no boxed gifts
The "no boxed gifts" simply means that the couple prefers cash, which is a often a customary "gift" in India by persons other than close friends and family.
Commonly found on the bottom of an invitation:

No Boxed Gifts Please

[Phteven]

If it's cash it's a double dip - I got a gift resgistry thingo for the brides party so I guess I am meant to buy the bride a gift and then cash for both of them. Bugger that.
We got a cheapo gift from the registry and they can have a duck instead of the cash (or maybe a pile of poo).

[peanutter]

We got a cheapo gift from the registry and they can have a duck instead of the cash (or maybe a pile of poo).

As long as they're not in boxes (or boxers, just in case they can't spell ... bahahahaha ... ducks in boxers .... !) then that's acceptable.

[Phteven]

I sound really cheap don't I lol.
Normally I'm ok with outfitting a new home via wedding gifts for a young couple but this particular couple is breathtakingly materialistic and frankly they can afford to buy their own dyson.

[Doing my best]

I sound really cheap don't I lol.
Normally I'm ok with outfitting a new home via wedding gifts for a young couple but this particular couple is breathtakingly materialistic and frankly they can afford to buy their own dyson.

Not cheap at all.. I would prefer some one to ask straight out for cash, then the wording they have used (unless one if them come from the culture it is common wording)..

[Phteven]

Traditional custom is for the bride to get gold from guests on her wedding day but her family might be from a different ethnic group so maybe they get money.
I'm pretty sure that a Myer gift registry for the hen's party isn't part of any Afghan wedding tradition....

[Cass72]

You know what....I've changed my mind... Don't give them anything.

You get married because you love someone. It's about love and family.

If the reception is costing you a lot of money and you are asking for cash to help pay for it then reconsider. You obviously can't afford your "dream wedding". I can't afford my dream home, but you know what? I'll get over it.

We had a backyard BYO affair. I know it's not for everyone but it was wonderful and gave my cousin's beau the courage to ask her to marry him - silly man didn't realise you could do something low key. They ended up tying the knot the following year in his parent's garden - another beautiful event.

Get your priorities right. Buy that toilet for the African village instead.

Oh dear, I think Aunt Flo must be hanging about...she seems to have left her high horse!

[Jaycee]

That's a really rude way of saying cash please! Wow, I'm gobsmacked!