Attendance at wedding in lieu of wedding gift

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Attendance at wedding in lieu of wedding gift

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Juleslaw999

Post #1 of 3 (1131 views)

Attendance at wedding in lieu of wedding gift

We are having a wedding in cottage country and realize that there is a cost associated with guests attending as they will have to pay for one night at the resort - so we are asking for their attendance at the wedding as our wedding gift (i.e. no gifts - just please join us in celebrating our wedding)
How do we word this on the invitation?

Etiquette Now
WEDDING ETIQUETTE EXPERT

Post #2 of 3 (1118 views)

Re: Attendance at wedding in lieu of wedding gift [In reply to]

Dear Juleslaw,

Bravo on your focus: guests comfort instead of gifts. Unfortunately though, no mention of gifts is included in our invitations. So, it is best to state this on a wedding website and/or by word of mouth. Just let everyone know as best possible verbally.

Best wishes,
Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now

Weddings by Shayna
WEDDING CONSULTANT

Post #3 of 3 (1116 views)

Re: Attendance at wedding in lieu of wedding gift [In reply to]

I agree. There is no correct way to state this. Word of mouth is best.
Shayna Walker, Williamsburg Wedding Design
http://www.williamsburgweddingdesign.com