How do you say money in lieu of gifts?

Asking For Cash Instead Of Wedding Gifts

1. Because we are saving for (fill in the blank), we would appreciate cash donations in lieu of gifts.
2. We ask only of your love and presence but if a present is your desire, we would be honored with a cash gift to help us save for our new home!

How do you let wedding guests know they can bring a guest?

If you’re only including one envelope or sending an online invitation, be sure to address all invitees clearly and up-front. If the couple is in a relationship, list both guests by their full names. If you’re allowing a guest to bring a casual date, write your friend’s name and then “and guest.”

Is it rude to ask for money instead of wedding gifts?

It’s totally fine to prefer cash over gifts. You should never ask for specific gifts, monetary or otherwise. Instead, let them know (if they ask) that you would prefer cash gifts. Let your parents, siblings, wedding party, and close friends know too — and if guests ask them, have them relay your preference.

How do you politely say gift is not necessary?

Try one of these suggestions:

1. Your presence is the only gift we need.
2. Please, no gifts. Consider a donation instead.
3. The gift of your presence is enough! No presents, please.
4. Instead of a gift, please consider donating to…
5. Please, no gifts!
6. Your presence is gift enough.
7. Your gift of time is present enough.

How do you word no gifts on a wedding invitation?

Destination Wedding No Gifts Wording “We kindly request no gifts for our wedding. Your journey to celebrate with us is enough of a gift.” “We would prefer that our guests don’t bring gifts. Making memories in this beautiful destination together is more than we could ask for.”

How do you say your presence is present enough?

Wedding Registry Wording

1. Gift us only with the honor of your presence.
2. Your presence is the best gift we can hope to receive.
3. Please, no gifts.
4. No presents please, just your presence.
5. Please bring only your company and your appetite.
6. Your presence at the celebration is enough of a present.

Is it tacky to put cash in a wedding card?

These monetary gifts are perfect for enjoying a special honeymoon or adding it to a saving account. It can even be for a new house or home improvement the couple has been wanting to do. If the couple is directly asking for a gift of cash, it is perfectly acceptable to do so.

Can you say no gifts on an invitation?

Invitations are not the place to say anything about gifts. This is an ironclad etiquette rule from back in the day. Unless it’s a shower (and even then some etiquette experts cringe), an invitation to an event shouldn’t say a word about gifts because events are about people, not presents.

How do you choose a gift for a wedding?

1. Tell your guests how special they are to you and that your main priority is that they attend your special day 2. Let your guests know what you would like as a gift. Your friends and family would rather give something that you want of need as a gift rather than another set of pans that you really don’t need!

What if I don’t want a gift for my wedding?

Even if you’d prefer absolutely no gifts for your wedding, it’s always nice to offer your guests an option. One of our favorite gift ideas is to set up a charitable option that your guest list can give to in your honor. We love the idea of using The Knot Registry to set up a cash fund for the organization of your choice.

Should you give a gift for your wedding invitations?

A: Some couples do choose to put “Your presence is your present” or something like that on their invites, because they really want their guests to know that their attendance is the most special part. But at the same time, most guests want to get you a gift, something to help you begin your marriage.

What should you do if your guests won’t give you gifts?

If your guests are insisting on giving you a physical present. Consider setting up your wedding registry through The Knot Gifts Back. By setting up your registry through this program, a percentage of the cost of the item you guests buy will be donated to the charity of your choice.