ENGLISH brides... oppinions please?

Hi I know quite a few couples who have asked for money or vouchers because they already have items for the home. In fact i have just attended a wedding where the couple asked for money or vouchers, and my son and daughter have both attended weddings were the same has been asked. I think your verse is lovely......why not ask for what you would like and not receive gifts that you will never use. As you know here in Uk even when i got married 1977 we had gifts lists and asked for things we needed.