Influencers have been branded ‘ridiculous’ for begging people to pay for wedding gifts
AN INFLUENCER couple have been criticized for begging their followers for money to pay for their wedding gifts.
Zack Fox, 33, and Kat Matutina, 43, tied the knot on Saturday and shared plenty of sweet snaps from their big day.
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Zack, who stars in Abbot Elementary, shared a carousel of the Los Angeles couple on his Instagram, saying, “I’m on some married sh**.”
The post, which shows photos of the couple striking silly poses in a photo booth on their wedding day, was shared by Kat with her 40,000 followers.
Kat captioned the post: “Since some of you asked…
“We won’t be angry if you’re generous.”
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Below the photo was a link to the couple’s wedding registry, which contained some extremely expensive gifts.
The couple is asking their followers for cash for a house deposit, cash for their honeymoon and a “years’ supply of pet treats.”
The post has caught the attention of Reddit users, with one user saying: “Isn’t it ridiculous to ask your followers to give you money for these things?
“Did anyone even ask for this registry to be posted? This is too much.”
A second person said: “It’s very rubbish to ask for gifts from people who aren’t invited to your wedding….”
A third person said: “This also feels so tone-deaf when you think about what’s happening in the world and how many vulnerable people actually need donations.
“I would be ashamed.”
A fourth added: “Influencers still saying ‘because some of you asked for it’? Literally everyone knows that no one asked for it.”
Despite the criticism, however, the couple seems very much in love, with Kat writing in an Instagram post: “I can’t even put into words how grateful I am for such a beautiful and fun wedding with our closest friends and family.
“It was heartwarming to see so many of our loved ones come out for this special day.
When is it tacky to ask for money for your wedding – and how can I ask without offending people?
By Josie Griffiths, Fabulous Deputy Digital Editor and bride-to-be
Josie Griffiths said: “As someone who lives in an already messy 38 square meter flat, gifts aren’t exactly top of the list for our wedding day in August.
‘All we want is money for our honeymoon – and we already expect reactions from the older generations, but what can you do?
“I would really like an air fryer or coffee maker for the kitchen, but we simply don’t have the space for that.
‘I think there are a few key words when asking for cash to avoid it looking tacky – which this bride did all wrong.
‘One: the money is for our honeymoon, not to cover the costs of the wedding, we will absolutely pay for that ourselves.
“Two, like any gift, it’s completely optional, and people can decide for themselves what they want to spend. When I went to a wedding abroad in my mid-20s, I didn’t contribute to their honeymoon fund and I still feel comfortable With my decision, the trip to Spain has already cost me and my partner a lot.
“Under no circumstances should you bill people a certain amount. You may have family members who are more generous than expected, which would be nice, but so are your guests and they shouldn’t have to pay for the food. Decorations and entertainment that you you have chosen.
“Three, make it look and feel like a registry – there are some great websites where guests can donate money for cocktails, room upgrades and experiences abroad, which makes it feel a lot more personal than a bank account number and sort code. People love to know where their money is going and then you can send a thank you note with photos of you enjoying what they paid for.
“As for how to ask, some people do poems, but personally I hate them, they sound childish and you wouldn’t use one to ask your partner to transfer you £100 for your trip, so it sounds strange here .
“Something like this, on your formal invitation or wedding website, would be perfect: The most important thing to us is that you can celebrate our wedding anniversary with us. However, if you would like to give a gift, we will be grateful to accept a small contribution towards our honeymoon .
“Success!”
“We’ve been together for almost six years and traveled all over the world and I can’t wait for many more adventures.
“I’m so happy that I found my person who suits me perfectly in every way.
“I think it’s safe to say my daughters Kiwi and Pepper love him as their dad too.”
