- Victorian carved wood box.victorian paper image by Allyson Ricketts from Fotolia.com
Asking for money as a wedding present is very practical, but can be a very delicate issue as well. Nevertheless, you have to try to be as elegant as possible to ask for it. You could for example have a money jar instead of receiving envelopes directly. A Victorian-style wedding gives you some classic options: roses, ivies, laces and oriental vases, characterized the decoration of the era. - Old flower vase.beautiful old flower vase image by robootb from Fotolia.com
At the entrance of the reception, place an old style wooden table with two vases; one vase is for a bouquet of white roses and the other one for the money. Next to them, place a tray with small cards and envelopes and an antique-style pen, so guests can leave you a message and place the money in a nice envelope. Put a gold or silver frame with a black and white picture of the couple with a Victorian look, accompanied with a thank you note.
The vases can be made of porcelain with Japanese details such as flowers or birds, of pink glass with flowers or for a simpler look a silver vase or jar. - Silver plated box.jewelers box image by Salem Alforaih from Fotolia.com
In a rectangular box, cut a long slit in the middle, line the box with a classic flower fabric and decorate the corners with laces. You can add some small pearls, ribbons and little dried flowers.
You can also use jewelry boxes; they look elegant and appropriate for the theme. In a silver-plated one, you can engrave your names and the wedding date. Or go for a traditional music jewelry box.
For something different, place a small, carved-wooden casket; just consider that it can be a little bit more expensive. - Blue transfer ware plate.bowls and tray image by Werg from Fotolia.com
The easiest option is just to place a tray on a nicely decorated table, but the tray has to be very Victorian. You can select silver or crystal embossed tray or a vintage blue transfer ware plate.
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