Invitation Wording Regarding Gifts

Q: How do we go about telling our guests we need money instead of gifts?

A: This is a great question, and it's certainly a common one...you're not alone in this situation. I would suggest that you include your thoughts and wishes in the wedding invitations. You can say something along the lines of:

"No gifts please, monetary donations graciously accepted."

or, more simply put:

"No gifts please."

This is a very polite way of getting your message across! It's commonly used, so don't hesitate. Chances are your guests have seen this written on someone else's wedding invitation not so long ago. Another thing you can do is register at a department store or location of your choice, and include the registry information in addition to the wording listed above. That way, you can select a very limited number of items...maybe one or two very expensive appliances that you actually need, and 3 or 4 people can all contribute towards it. Just make sure that your registry is very limited so as to avoid an influx of gifts. If someone is told that your registry gifts have already been purchased, or they cannot afford them, then they're back to the money option. So either way you look at it, it works to your advantage.