20 Best Ways to Politely Ask for Money as a Bridal Shower Gift

First of all, congratulations!

It’s a thing of joy to be united with the one you love and it is worth celebrating in every way. However, while you are still preparing for the wedding and are about to have your bridal shower, how do you ask for the gift you want?

There are many things that one could want but if what you want is money, then you should continue reading this article.

Asking for money outrightly always seems weird but if you know how to properly do that, it won’t feel so weird.

This is why we have compiled twenty (20) best ways to politely ask for money as a bridal shower gift. This lets you present your request regardless of who you are speaking to or your relationship with them.

20 Best Ways to Politely Ask for Money as a Bridal Shower Gift

1. I’m sure we’re going to have the best bridal shower ever, and I hope some monetary rewards are part of the gift you are bringing along.
2. I wanted to put something aside for my special night, and it will only be possible if you gift me cash during my bridal shower.
3. I’m glad I’m not the only one psyched for my bridal shower, and I would even be more psyched if I received monetary gifts on that day.
4. The best gift I’ll ever receive during this bridal shower is a financial commitment.
5. I’ll have the widest smile if I receive a cash gift during my bridal shower. Hopefully, you will be the one to do that.
6. I want to have the best honeymoon after my wedding, and I’m saving towards it, so it’ll really mean a lot if you could gift me cash.
7. I had the best plan for this bridal shower, but it will not be possible without a financial contribution, so could you help?
8. You have really shown up for me in so many ways during this wedding planning; would you do one more thing and give me a cash gift for my bridal shower?
9. I’m glad that you are here for my wedding; will you be open to gifting me money for the bridal shower?
10.  This is going to be the best bridal shower ever, ‘cause I’ll get lots of monetary gifts from y’all.
11.  Practically, receiving money as my bridal shower gift will help me achieve my after-marriage gifts.
12.   We already have a house, so if I get cash gifts for my bridal shower, I could buy some equipment I need for the house.
13.  If you are confused about what gift to get me for the bridal shower, then I strongly suggest money.
14.  I and my husband have all we need to start our family, so I would prefer cash gifts during my bridal shower.
15.  The memory we will create during this bridal shower will be awesome, especially if you gift me money.
16.  I know you and the girls are planning to gift me something, could you convince them to make it cash instead,
17.  Before we get drunk on this special day, I just want to put it out there that I would prefer money as gifts instead of physical gifts.
18.  My large family gifted me lots of things for the wedding, so I would prefer my colleagues to gift me money instead.
19.  I’m trying to raise $10,000 for my after-wedding gift; if you could contribute to that, then consider that your gift to me.
20.  I’m not expecting gifts; however, if you insist, make it cash instead.

I’m sure we’re going to have the best bridal shower ever, and I hope some monetary rewards are part of the gift you are bringing along

While wishing to have the best time during the bridal shower, you can also use this statement to ask for money as gifts.

• I’m sure we’re going to have the best bridal shower ever, and I hope some monetary rewards are part of the gift you are bringing along.
• Oh, you will be duly rewarded.

I wanted to put something aside for my special night, and it will only be possible if you gift me cash during my bridal shower

If you want to achieve something on that day but you need money to help you achieve that, you can ask for money as gifts instead.

• I wanted to put something aside for my special night, and it will only be possible if you gift me cash during my bridal shower.
• Anything for the bride.

I’m glad I’m not the only one psyched for my bridal shower, and I would even be more psyched if I received monetary gifts on that day

If you have bridesmaids who are as excited as you are on your special day, then you can use this statement to not only show your gratitude but to make your request.

• I’m glad I’m not the only one psyched for my bridal shower, and I would even be more psyched if I received monetary gifts on that day.
• Then psyched you shall be.

The best gift I’ll ever receive during this bridal shower is a financial commitment

If what you really want is money, then feel free to use this statement and say so, after all, it’s your special day.

• The best gift I’ll ever receive during this bridal shower is a financial commitment.
• You deserve the best, and you shall get it.

I’ll have the widest smile if I receive a cash gift during my bridal shower. Hopefully, you will be the one to do that

Planning a wedding can be financially tasking, and if asking for money during your bridal shower will help you with that task, then you should use this statement instead to do that.

• I’ll have the widest smile if I receive a cash gift during my bridal shower. Hopefully, you will be the one to do that.
• Since I want to see you smile wildly, send your account details.

I want to have the best honeymoon after my wedding, and I’m saving towards it, so it’ll really mean a lot if you could gift me cash

If you wish to have a small wedding but the best honeymoon, then you can use this statement to ask for money as your bridal shower gift.

• I want to have the best honeymoon after my wedding, and I’m saving towards it, so it’ll really mean a lot if you could gift me cash.
• Say no more.

I had the best plan for this bridal shower, but it will not be possible without a financial contribution, so could you help?

It is normal to make plans and need help making it possible. So, if you had planned something nice for your bridal shower but you need money to make it possible then use this statement to ask for monetary gifts.

• I had the best plan for this bridal shower, but it will not be possible without financial contribution, so could you help?
• Of course.

You have really shown up for me in so many ways during this wedding planning, would you do one more thing and give me a cash gift for my bridal shower?

One of the best ways to politely ask for money as a bridal shower gift is to first appreciate what the person has done for you before making your request.

• You have really shown up for me in so many ways during this wedding planning, would you do one more thing and give me a cash gift for my bridal shower?
• Yes, I will.

I’m glad that you are here for my wedding; will you be open to gifting me money for the bridal shower?

If someone makes an effort to travel some distance for your wedding, then appreciate that effort before making your request and this statement will help you do so.

• I’m glad that you are here for my wedding; will you be open to gifting me money for the bridal shower?
• If that is what you want.

This is going to be the best bridal shower ever ‘cause I’ll get lots of monetary gifts from y’all

This polite statement is mostly suitable if you are speaking with someone you are close to who understands your sense of humor.

• This is going to be the best bridal shower ever ‘cause I’ll get lots of monetary gifts from y’all.
• Lol, what a subtle way to say that you want money.

Practically, receiving money as my bridal shower gift will help me achieve my after-marriage goals

If you are a realist who believes that there is life after a wedding and wants to use your bridal shower to raise money, then this is the best way to do it.

• Practically, receiving money as my bridal shower gift will help me achieve my after-marriage goals.
• That’s true.

We already have a house, so if I get cash gifts for my bridal shower, I could buy some equipment I need for the house

If you and your partner already have a house, and you need money to get things for the house, then you can use this statement to ask for money as your bridal shower gift.

• We already have a house, so if I get cash gifts for my bridal shower, I could buy some equipment I need for the house.
• Good thinking.

If you are confused about what gift to get me for the bridal shower, then I strongly suggest money

If you are aware that the person you’re speaking to is confused about the best gift to get for you, then use this statement to steer them in the right direction.

• If you are confused about what gift to get me for the bridal shower, then I strongly suggest money.

I and my husband have all we need to start our family, so I would prefer cash gifts during my bridal shower

It’s okay to communicate that you have everything you need to start a family and that you prefer money instead, so use this statement to do just that.

• I and my husband have all we need to start our family, so I would prefer cash gifts during my bridal shower.
• That’s okay.

The memory we will create during this bridal shower will be awesome, especially if you gift me money

This statement serves the dual purpose of asking for money as a bridal shower gift and reminiscing about the memories you will create.

• The memory we will create during this bridal shower will be awesome, especially if you gift me money.
• I know right? I can’t wait.

I know you and the girls are planning to gift me something, could you convince them to make it cash instead

If you have well-meaning friends who are planning to give you something during your bridal shower, then you can use this statement to let them know what you prefer as a gift.

• I know you and the girls are planning to gift me something, could you convince them to make it cash instead?
• Alright.

Before we get drunk on this special day, I just want to put it out there that I would prefer money as gifts instead of physical gifts

If you are planning to party hard on your special day, then use this statement to make your request before the party starts.

• Before we get drunk on this special day, I just want to put it out there that I would prefer money as gifts instead of physical gifts.
• Noted.

My large family gifted me lots of things for the wedding, so I would prefer my colleagues gifted me money instead

This polite statement is mostly suitable if you are letting your work colleagues know that you want money as a bridal shower gift.

• My large family gifted me lots of things for the wedding, so I would prefer my colleagues to gift me money instead.
• Okay.

I’m trying to raise $10,000 for my after-wedding gift; if you could contribute to that, then consider that your gift to me

This polite statement is quite direct and is mostly suitable when you don’t wish to beat around the bush.

• I’m trying to raise $10,000 for my after-wedding gift; if you could contribute to that, then consider that your gift to me.
• I’ll try.

I’m not expecting gifts; however, if you insist, make it cash instead

Even when you don’t want gifts, there are people who will insist on gifts, so you can use this statement to tell them that you want cash instead.

• I’m not expecting gifts; however, if you insist, make it cash instead.
• Okay.

Finally

Using this statement will raise you the money you want and will make you the happiest bride on your special day.

Don’t make yourself feel bad and imagine, ‘If only I had asked…’, utilize some of our statements and make yourself smile.