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I think most modern couples would tell you that sending money is always okay! It takes some of the stress out of finding "the perfect gift." If you are giving cash, there may be an opportunity during the actual reception to give your gift. At Chinese weddings, for example, the cash should be placed in a traditional red envelope (shown) and presented to the bride and groom during the reception. At Italian, Jewish, and Filipino weddings I've attended, a pillowcase has been passed around during the reception in which all the guests place their envelopes full of money. I've even been to weddings where they have some sort of receptacle -- a wishing well, a birdcage. There's also a new trend where people are registering for money to help pay for the honeymoon, a car, botox ... you just go to the couple's wedding registry and the cash options are there. When in doubt, ask members of the wedding party or parents of the bride/groom if the couple has a preference in terms of wedding gifts (as it is still completely taboo for someone to come out and say he wants cash instead of a toaster).

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