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my love
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 Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 3:48 pm Post subject: How can we express what gift we want on our BIG day? |
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| Hi! Our Big Day is only 2 months away and we are now planning for the design of our invitation since we gonna make it personalized. We would like our guest to know that we are avoiding "sharp and pointed object" as a gift. However, im finding a hard time putting words on how we will express it on the invitation card. We thought of putting it as a poem but those that we found refers to " cash gift " only. Is there someone out there who has idea? Please Help. |
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Corey A
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| Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 3:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Generally speaking, every wedding etiquette book in the world says that you are not supposed to include any gift/registry information on any invitations. If you have gift registries, see if you can add your suggestion as a note on the registry. Also, rely heavily on your wedding party and family to spread this through word of mouth. |
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SChi25
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| Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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| That is truly one of the strangest things I've ever heard. "We don't want sharp or pointed objects as gifts."However, the answer is simple. You never mention gift information on an invitation. It's very poor etiquette. The only proper way to let people know what gifts you would like is via word of mouth by your parents and wedding party. |
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oy vey
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| Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 4:17 pm Post subject: |
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| Try being grateful for whatever you receive.No mention of gifts of any sort is ever put on an invitation. |
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pamela l
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| Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 4:22 pm Post subject: |
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| I agree with the other answers that gift/registry information shouldn't be included in the invitation. I have to ask, what do you mean "avoiding 'sharp and pointed object?" |
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LuXy In Love!
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| Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 4:36 pm Post subject: |
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| "Sharp and pointed objects" are not the main point here. You want cash instead of household items. You could put it your invitation (blah blah do what you want, it's your wedding...) but it is not in good taste. For lack of a better expression, it's TACKY!! |
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just me!
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| Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 4:40 pm Post subject: |
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| my love, we never ever ask for presents - we were all taught that as children and yet we somehow feel that once we are adults its okay to start not only asking for gifts but specifying exactly what we want or don't want.as a guest i purchase a gift that i would like to give, and i expect the recipient to at least pretend to be thankful for what they receive. and just a reminder - gifts aren't mandatory! now, go have a happy wedding kiddo! |
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iloveweddings
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| Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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| Huh??? You don't want "sharp and pointed objects?"In any case, there is no mention of gifts (that you want or don't want) on an invitation. The invitation is simply inviting your guests to your ceremony and your reception. That's it. |
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~Lacey~
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| Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 5:41 pm Post subject: |
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| It's really bad etiquette to ask for cash only. What is it you really want? Honeymoon money? Household stuff? Try asking for gift cards to your honeymoon hotel, or excursions. Create a registry at some stores with 5-10 items and also gift cards, return the things you don't want.Sharp and pointed objects is really weird. Why are you avoiding them? Do you have children? Don't put any sharp and pointed objects on your registry. If you have a young child(ren) people will be smart and not give you sharp and pointed things. |
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PugMom
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| Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 5:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Oh, come on, this can't be a real question! Is this a shot at all the people who ask how they can tactfully ask just for cash as wedding presents? |
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Wedding Plannner-Event Pl
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| Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 9:17 am Post subject: |
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| NEVER mention gifts on an invitation, its horrible etiquette. Instead start a wedding website and put a note on there that you are saving for --- and would love help for that dream. |
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vjmaliyil
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