"Italians typically give money as wedding gifts during the reception. As each guest enters the venue, they slip a cash-filled buste (envelope) into the bride's borse, a small satin satchel that she carries on her wrist throughout the celebration. Male guests are also invited to dance with the bride for a cash deposit into the borse, which usually helps the newlyweds start a nest egg." Well, I don't think I'll be carrying around a borse but instead, we would greatly appreciate any contributions to our life fund! :-D