Stolen Cards from Honeymoon Fund box

Do you actually have proof that anything was stolen or how did you find out? I would think the police would need some type of evidence.

Unfortunately, when you choose to place a cashbox in a public location, like a lobby, this is a potential caveat. It may not have even been a guest that took money – it could have been a vendor, an employee, a random patron. Future brides, this is why card boxes should always be placed in a highly visible area inside your reception space, or direct guests to gift cards to an appointed person (a parent, close friend, bridesmaid, wedding coordinator, etc.).
OP, since you have filed a report with the police department, and have notified the insurance company, I don’t know that there is much else you can do for the couple, aside from offering to replace the missing funds yourself.

Unfortunately, if you actually labeled the box “Honeymoon Fund” it put a target on it for theft. Not only would that directly solicit money from guests, which is a no-no, it would draw extra attention that there was likely a lot more than just well wishes inside. Personally, I don’t like card boxes on both accounts. We had a designated loved one collect envelopes and periodically deposit them in a safe, locked place.


I would contact guests and have them cancel any checks they may have written. Beyond that and reporting the theft I’m not sure what else you can do,

How do you know that cards were stolen?

View Quoted Comment My daughter began writing out the Thank you cards already. We began tactfully asking around and a lot of cards had cash. If you're getting married, keep the money box near you at ALL times!

View Quoted Comment Thank you, Cece. Great advice for future brides!

View Quoted Comment My daughter had begun writing out the Thank you cards. Almost all cards were cash. Sent out mass email.

View Quoted Comment Thank you for the advice.