I am writing this on behalf of my best friend - a very pregnant bride-to-be. She will be about 6 months pregnant on her wedding day - her and her fiance are a young couple and this has all been a bit unplanned! When it comes to mentioning gifts on the invitation - is there a polite way to request money or gift vouchers (to assist this young couple in starting a new family & a new home) instead of receiving gifts they don't really need? Perhaps in a poem of some sort?
I know in America it is considered bad etiquette to assume you will be given gifts - but given that all the guests are close family and friends and aware of their situation, maybe it wouldn’t be to rude to ask?
You are a good friend to try to help but unfortunately, there is no polite way to specify the type of gift or to ask for gifts in the invitation.
Please pass the word on to anyone who asks about gift preference. Word of mouth is the only accepted way of getting your message across to guests; even if they ARE family and friends, sorry. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
Just for a comforting thought When I got married about a year ago I recieved alot of money and gift certificates. Most people expecally people who are aware of this situation will very much concider those gifts as appropriate for the hubby and wife to be. So don't worry to much I am sure things will turn out for the best
Invitation wording re: gifts; bride pregnant
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