Comments on: a good message to be used in wedding invitation cards for telling only blessings but no presents?

By: itsjustyouandmebabe

itsjustyouandmebabe — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:05:59 +0000

how about
‘in lieu of gifts the bride and groom request you make a donation to your favourite charity in celebration of their wedding.’
that way everyone will realize you really mean ‘no gifts’ and charities will benefit.
good luck and wow am i impressed that you truly don’t want gifts, thats great! have a wonderful wedding and life together.
p.s. just so you don’t think i’m the brains behind this idea, i saw it some time back on another question about weddings and i thought its a great gift to give.
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By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:41:59 +0000

According to traditional etiquette rules, there should be no mention of gifts in any way on the invitation. The reason being that your invitation’s purpose is to ask the guest to be a part of your special day by attending the ceremony and reception, and because gifts are not mandatory you should not list anything on your invitation as if you are assuming people would have brought something (though you likely wouldn’t be wrong in that assumption).

Tell your close friends and family about your preference, and have them spread the word among the wedding guests if asked. Most likely they will be asked when the guests don’t hear anything about a registry or shower. What you could also consider doing is having some sort of pre-wedding get-together (a BBQ, luncheon, etc.) in lieu of a shower, and on those invitations you could put something like is listed above, or something like this — "We only ask for the gift of your prayers as we start our new life together." And good for you in recognizing that you don’t have to ask for gifts if you don’t really need them.
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By: FW

FW — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:06:59 +0000

You could ask for no gifts and blame it on the parents. Something like, "Our parents have been so busy shopping that we don't need a thing. Please just bring yourself to the wedding and shower us with your well-wishes!"
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By: pexie

pexie — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:30:59 +0000

dear abby sounds good idea: your company,presence ,assistance ,standing by us etc....is our present!
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By: Aidens_Granny

Aidens_Granny — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:19:59 +0000

Keep it simple. "The couple ( or "We" ) only request(s) your blessings and well wishes as gifts as this is what is most important."
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By: Wanna-be-Dear-Abby

Wanna-be-Dear-Abby — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:00:59 +0000

Side Love Note:
No presents please…your presence is our gift
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By: Noone i

Noone i — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:46:59 +0000

GOOD for you, SO many couples use the wedding to rake their relatives over the financial coals!!
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By: eddy_07

eddy_07 — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:14:59 +0000

as well i did the same i did it like a poem i don't remenber to much i know it said the lord has bless us with so many things this is why we are asking for a wishing well wedding.
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By: bg4gb

bg4gb — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:26:59 +0000

In lieu of gifts, we ask that you pray for our future together.
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By: Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:41:59 +0000

How about "Only blessings, no presents" ?
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