How to let wedding guests know we don't want gifts
2nd marriage for both, we are mid 40s. Originally we didn't want gifts but pals insisted it was taking away from their pleasure to give. We've re-thought and will be happy to accept gifts, however, we want people to know that we are just as happy to have them come without a gift. How on earth do you word that sentiment on an invitation?
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Re: How to let wedding guests know we don't want gifts
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You don't!
As mentioned on many, many previous posts (please do scan them before posting new!) it is never polite to mention gifts (wanting them or not) in a wedding invitation. This puts the focus on the gifts rather than the wedding and insinuates you were thinking about gifts - not polite. Just let people know if they ask.
And, even if you decided you didn't want gifts, it would not be polite to return the gift. If you're sent a gift, open and send a thank you note as soon as possible. Most people know that gifts should be sent before the wedding and not handed to the couple on the wedding day (for reasons we've gone over many time before in other posts).
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Tallie
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Thank you for your reply, it makes a lot of sense not to have the emphasis on gifts, whether yes or no. I'm sorry the question had been asked before, I scanned other posts, and typed my question specifically into the search engine and kept getting all the general questions about invites, none specific to gifts. Love your advice!!!
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