Can you recommend wording for wedding announcements (sent after the private wedding) that assures people we only want their blessing and well wishes, and not a gift? Thanks
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edited by PG in NM on Nov 4, 2009, 10:18 AM)
Since wedding announcements do not obligate the recipient to send a gift, there should be no mention about gifts at all. That would insinuate that normally gifts would be expected with an announcement, which is not the case.
Just send your announcements to people who must know you've married and hope they know proper etiquette. If they don't (or if they want to) they may send a gift anyway. You should accept graciously and immediately send a thank you card. You can mention carefully that the gift was not necessary but welcomed and appreciated. Thank them for their generosity. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
Announcement wording regarding gifts
