We decided a while ago that we didn't want a gift list as we have been living together for a year by the time we get married and already have lots of c**p filling our one bed apartment. So as a result we decided to go for holiday vouchers to pay towards our honeymoon. But after googling on the internet and such like I have now realised that getting vouchers tied to one company is probably not a good idea....especially in the current economic climate. So now I have opened a new account and the idea is people can deposit money directly into the account or pass on cheques, cash etc.
I am basically wondering how I can word this on my invitations. I have found a short poem explaining our reasons why we would prefer money but I'm just wondering should I put the account details on this card or say who they should make cheques out to? It's funny how when its money you feel cheeky.
Thanks for any advice in advance folks!
CommentAuthorMrs Cerutti2b
this is the poem we've gone for in our invites
We are sending out this invitation in hope you’ll join our celebration But if a gift is your intention We’ll take this opportunity to mention
We have already got a kettle and toaster crockery, dinner mats, and matching coasters So rather than something we have already got We would appreciate money for our honeymoon pot But most importantly we request That you come to our wedding as our guest!
But I know what you mean about asking for money seems cheeky, where as putting in a gift list doesn't... I wouldn't put account details in it though, just in case one gets lost in the post or something. But you can put about making chequess out to Mr and Mrs Ward, but not sure how you'd word it....
CommentAuthorKatya
you are best to just get a wishing well or post box type thing... this way you dont have to word it except with a little poem, however if tis is the way you wish to go i seriously suggest that you dont put the details in the invite and just state for those who would like to donate to our honeymoon please contact us for details"
Find out who you are & do it on purpose!
CommentAuthorJEm1905
Mrs Cerutti2b - That is the exact same my sister has used.
Got together - 19th May 2009
Our Civil Partnership - 19th May 2012
Waiting to re-Marry my Princess Legally
CommentAuthorElliekitty
My familey have already hinting directly asking for money for the honeymoon would upset some of them. I've put a poem in our invitations:
We've been together for a few years, And have a lovely home, There are not too many items, We don't already own.
So if your thoughts were on a gift, Your presence will suffice, But if you really feel the need, A small donation would be nice.
The choice is really up to you, And we would like to say, We hope you come, enjoy yourselves, And have a lovely day
feebee there the ones i got from bay of e,quite cheap aswell
CommentAuthor~feebee~
Yeah mrs handforth2be, they are perfect! I liked the pics, I like cute cartoony stuff and we are flying on honeymoon two days after the wedding
Finally Mrs Grove :)
CommentAuthorMrs.K.Ward
Thanks girlies!!
still totally confused but it's getting a little clearer now. I like your poem Mrs Cerruti2B, tis a very nice way of asking for money lol.
CommentAuthorStorm's Princess
some friends of ours did the same thing. they chose where they wanted to go and arranged it all and on the invites they were given a link to be able to make a donation towards it. Then they paid the outstanding balance, which i dont think was very much. A lot of couples are doing that nowerdays as they already live together and have pretty much all they need. so i think its a really good idea. plus its one less expense for you to have to worry about. I understand your worry about asking people for money. but i think most people will realise that you pretty much have all you need. I love the idea of the poem tho x
CommentAuthorkirsty91
Friends of ours had a honeymoon gift list. Basically guests could pay for excursions, meals out, icecreams, drinks, and donate money (the same as u would use a shops gift list) I could ask them for the website if u want? It meant that they took next to no spending money even though they visited 4 countries in 3 weeks! Xx
Got together 24/03/2006
Engaged 02/01/2012
To be wed 13/09/2013
Kirsty and Ian xxxxxxx
CommentAuthorsamitrev2B
feebee thats the exactly same ones i put in my invites :) xx
Engaged: Christmas Eve 2009
Hen Party Saturday 28th April 2012
Wedding: Saturday 16th June 2012
and can't wait to be Mrs Trevillion :)
CommentAuthorClareS
I was looking at doing something like this but have decided just to send the invitation. If people want to buy us something then it will be appreciated that they've thought to buy something special. If people approach us for suggestions we'll tell them we're saving for a delayed honeymoon and if they want to contribute then they can x
