What does NO BOXED GIFTS mean?

I think that's a tacky way of saying cash please, I would call and ask to be on the safe side.

Is either member of this couple Indian. It is common thing to do this in India. I might find it slightly excusable because after looking this up it's a huge cultural thing to do this there, but if they aren't this so rude.

I DON'T THINK ITS RUDE AT ALL! my fiance and I are planning on traveling South America for one year after the wedding and we are open on staying there to live long term, so we dont want any gifts because we are giving away everything anyways for the trip, we much rather receive money or "NO BOXED GIFTS"!

Yes they expect cash/gift cards. Its a common practice in south asian (esp. India and surroundings) cultures to receive cash.

This is quite rude! I do believe registries are too -= though they seem to be mainstream in the U.S. and I know I'm in the minority.. asking for any gift - be it boxed or not seems the same to me - RUDE! I really wasn't sure what was meant by the phrase and had to look it up.... Argh... For my wedding - no registry - no nada... the gifts I rec'd were mostly cash, as is our Mexican custom. If anyone was so generous to give us a gift - any gift -then it was up to them! We were most grateful for anything....

Oh geeze-- in some cultures, it is perfectly acceptable, if not common practice to say "no boxed gifts or gift cards" as a way to say that monetary gifts are welcome. It is not rude, it is practical and tradition. Weddings are expensive and we can all agree, often expected by many people in the extended family & community. I'm always happy to give money rather than cook ware that will invariably clutter and never be used. Filipinos do it. I know Indians who do it.

"I might find it slightly excusable...." if it's cultural wedding... "tacky..."

Wow, some of these comments are entitled, ignorant, and offensive. The ability to give money and help a newly wed couple get started via a fungible gift that they may use as they see fit, given their needs, is the best way guests can give. It's an honor to give money and one that these cultures do not take lightly. If you are so repulsed, do not attend the wedding. No one is seeking your approval anyway. lol. I find registries tacky. Some of us do not want bourgeoisie Crate & Barrel toaster ovens and stemless glasses.

Why is this rude? People or the loved ones who invited you because they feel some kind of attachment to you feel that they don't, for whatever reason, want to have a physical gift.

I get the feeling a lot of people here find it hard to do less work than actually doing the steps to look for a gift. The couples don't seem to be "asking for cash" they are simply saying if you would like to give a gift, envelope that same amount you would spend in the gift. Some people don't like getting gifts at all, but if you must, give it in this form or don't at all.

I love when I see "no boxed gifts". Much easier for me! And I'm all about pleasing a newlywed couple that I call my family or friends with this simple and easy request.

Http://thebridaldiaries.com/2011/04/18/the-no-boxed-gifts-explanation/

A nice explanation! I think a few people on here could do with thinking about cultural considerations before being 'snarky'.

It's rude, even if you are Indian. It's not an Indian custom to include such information on an invitation - it's more like a recent Indian-American trend. Traditional Indian invitations never include requests for cash and none say "no boxed gifts." If you really feel strongly about no boxed gifts, politely include that information on your wedding website. Or, don't have a registry (or have a very small one). Invitations should never mention gifts. Everyone knows you would prefer cash, but asking for it is rude.

It's cultural from the South East Asia, not just the Indian/Pakistan community. Just like the Americans with their registry. It’s the norm in our cultures to walk in with an envelope because we see it as a way to set the couple up for their financial future, to help towards say the down payment towards their home, or just to help them getting started. They also tend to give gold jewelry if they are close members of the family, but wedding gifts in our culture aren’t seen as items for the home, but things to get the home started. It’s extremely common at our weddings to do this. I would suggest to respect the couple's culture like how you would aspect others to respect your culture.

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^^this oh my

Tacky way of asking for $$$$$

So many people saying it's rude, when its simply up to the bride and the groom. It's a new era not a poor taste! If someone invites me to their birthday, wedding or any other occasion I prefer to give them a gift card,and everyone is happy. What about people who already have everything for their home, and don't have a need to register for physical gifts,why should they? It's their wedding and their know what best, true friends or family will gladly give cash or gift cards, like it's done in so many countries and Europe

Get what you are given and like it! Or take nothing at all..