What is a good way to write in a Shower invitation.no gifts that money is needed more?
albeachgrl asked:
I want to write invitations for a wedding reception and would like to put a notation about gifts. The couple needs money for their honeymoon. What would be the best way to put that in an invitation or is this rude to do. The couple I am talking about are older and they both had their own houses and their combined stuff is too much already. They don’t really need anything else for their house.They really need money for a honeymoon.
infominerlife
I want to write invitations for a wedding reception and would like to put a notation about gifts. The couple needs money for their honeymoon. What would be the best way to put that in an invitation or is this rude to do. The couple I am talking about are older and they both had their own houses and their combined stuff is too much already. They don’t really need anything else for their house.They really need money for a honeymoon.
infominerlife
July 30th, 2008 at 10:58 am
I personally would find it offensive to ask others for money. If they have 2 homes, sell one.
July 30th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
“Monetary donations to the Honeymoon Fund are suggested.”
Or something similar.
July 30th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
Just write a monetary donation for the honeymoon would be wonderful.
July 31st, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Just let everyone know that “In lieu of gifts, there will be a money tree” and that the couple is hoping to have a REALLY NICE honeymoon. I would word that part differently.
You can get a decorative metal tree online and people roll up money and clip it to the tree.
August 1st, 2008 at 12:56 pm
Usually, when an invitation says: no gifts,thank you
it means no gifts, but money is acceptable
I think people will get the hint if you say: no gifts please
I recently went to a wedding and the invitation said: no gifts
On the table they had an old (clean) birdcage painted gold with ribbons all over etc. and people were putting their cards with money in, in the slots in the cage
It was a nice way for people to give cash/cheques
August 2nd, 2008 at 5:08 pm
It would be rude to ask people to give money instead of a gift. The people who are recieving the invitations should already know the couple is older and has pretty much everything they need. You could suggest a donation towards the honeymoon, but never ask anyone to give money instead of gifts. It’s very rude and tasteless. Thank you and GOD bless.
August 4th, 2008 at 9:38 am
A simple notation:
The couple is registered at ________Bank
account number___________
the proceeds will insure a marvelous honeymoon !!
August 6th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
There is no good way. It’s just not done. Most people these days give cash anyway.
August 7th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
So what you are basically wanting to say is, “The bride and groom could care less about the time and thought you put into a wedding gift, and want you to come across with hard cash, or nothing.”
There is no appropriate way to word such a crass request.
If the marrieds receive something they don’t need, they can return it for the lucre they so want.
August 9th, 2008 at 3:18 am
Unfortunately, there is no polite way to ask for money. Period.
August 10th, 2008 at 12:27 am
It is considered rude to ask for money like this in invitations. That would be dictating to others what kind of gift they should give you. The best you can do is tell the family and friends of the couple so that when people ask about what gifts they need, they can inform them that money would be appreciated.
I recommend that the couple make honeymoon plans that are within their means. It seems to me that the fact that they are together makes the honeymoon, not how much money they spent.
August 10th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
It is rude to mention gifts of any kind in the wedding invitation!
Invitations are sent to invite loved ones to share in your joyous event. When you mention gifts, you risk making them feel like they are only being invited for what they might give.
Instead, you spread the word about gifts/money via word of mouth. Another option is to create a free wedding website (free through) and include the website address on the invitation. i.e. “For more information, visit..”
The website is SUPER easy to create. There is a template, and you just fill in the information when prompted. Trust me, I’m computer-challenged and I did it in like 20 minutes for my own wedding. There is a page about gift registration
You can also create a honeymoon registry. People visit the site and add money to the account. (more info on weddingchannel.com).
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