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So I've learned from this website and all other websites in the world that writing "monetary gifts preferred" on the invitation is a MORTAL SIN.  But my Mom thinks nothing is wrong with it and I SHOULD write it.  AND she says people might think it's insulting to give us money, and would rather give us gifts.  But I say, I ALWAYS give money for a wedding gift anyway cuz it's the easiest thing and who doesn't want money? I'm sure all the parents will tell me to write it on there  but since reading all these boards I DO NOW think it's rude.

I don't think I will include it, BUT I have never received a wedding invitation that DIDN'T say monetary gifts preferred.  AND we don't live in the states (Central America) There is not anywhere to register in this country, so if we were going to register anywhere good like macys or somewhere in the states (for the ppl coming from there) the guests cannot ship to us, they would have to lug it with them in their luggage. 

Should I mention it on our website maybe? Or just do the word of mouth thing?

I would do what is normally expected in your country. If you have never received an invite that DIDN'T say monetary gifts preferred, then I wouldn't worry about it. If there is no good place for people to register in your country, then the people coming will know. For people coming from other countries, I would bet they would give you money anyway since it would be so much easier.

Since guests will be traveling from another country I would say put it on the website and word of mouth. You might also want to explain but like others I am sure your guests have thought about they will have to carry a gift around with them. Many of them probably will bring monetary gifts anyway, simply because it is easier.

I would not include it on the invite, but you can use a different type of registry if your goal is to get cash in my opinion.  Similar to us- we've combined a honeymoon registry with a wish registry, we've listed a bunch of 'wishes' like flights, nights at a hotel, dinner with a private chef - our guests contribute to the wishes, and then we'll be getting cash after the wedding.   

Personally I just liked the idea of breaking the list up  into different items, rather than just a big honeymoon fund.  Our list is with www.uponourstar.com - there are others out there, but so far it's been a fun experience!   

@JennaBride: I gotta say... On Our Star looks awesome! My FI and I are saving to buy a house and really, really, really have nowhere to put the traditional "stuff" that folks tend to put on their registries. We have housewares that we make do with (especially since we live with other folks right now), but we don't want to have to find somewhere to store new things until we have a home together. When we've thought about what we want to register for, all we can come up with are books on relationships and healthy marriages and a family Bible. This option looks like it would be great for a mix-and-match sort of registry, where we could add "rooms" like one of the sample registries has, and include a few more traditional gift items for the more traditional folks :)