We are eloping! Is it still appropriate to ask for gifts when we announce it?

You can certainly create a registry, but I wouldn't include the registry info with the elopement announcement. If anyone reaches out to ask you for the registry info, you can give it to them at that time. It really isn't ever appropriate to ask for gifts.

No. Information about registries shouldn't be included with wedding invitations or announcement. It runs the risk of looking like a gift grab. It's OK to register, but give the info only if you're asked about it.

No, it is not appropriate to ask for gifts nor put your registry in announcements.

Agreed with PP. you can create a registry but you shouldn’t include the information on the announcements.
Honestly, most people will probably just send money.

No it is not. My sister elopd and asked for money and everyone was extremely offended because it's rude.

One of the sacrifices couples make when eloping is that they can't ask for gifts. It just doesn't work like that. The only appropriate thing you can do is create a private registry to share with people who specifically ask you for it. Otherwise, you would come across as extremely rude and gift-grabby.

Not appropriate to include in the announcement. If you want to make one, go for it. Some people may ask you for the link but do not give it to anyone who doesn’t ask.

Nope. You don’t even include registry info with wedding invites (you wait for guests to ask). Guests typically bring gifts as a thank you for the wedding/reception experience. Sending gifts for an elopement isn’t normal but some close friends or family may send a card or cash.

View Quoted Comment Agree with this. You can register but don’t give out the info unless you are asked. People do know how to track it down.

No, this would not be be appropriate. As others have mentioned, it is never appropriate to ask for gifts or include registry information with invitations or elopement announcements. Typically, couples who elope do not receive gifts. However, you may have close friends or family members who express they would like to get you something. If they ask you directly, you can provide registry information to those people.

Very inappropriate. Don't do this.