We are getting married in November after 16 years together. We don't really need anything for the house so feel a gift list would be asking for things we don't really need, it would be asking just for the sake of it. Would suggesting gift vouchers be acceptable or do guests prefer to give an actual present. Thank you :)
CommentAuthorBeverleyW66
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We have had the same issue, when we spoke to most of our guests it seems quite normal now for people to ask for money or vouchers.
We have put a small note on our info sheet to say that the most important thing is that they share our day but if they would like to give a gift a small sum towards a honeymoon would be greatly appreciated x
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CommentAuthorMrsH-2B
We're relying on word of mouth, neither of us like the idea of gift/money requests xxx
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CommentAuthorSusie
We kind of have the majority of what we need, but we have put an amAAAAAzonian wedding list up and have slowly been adding the things which we actually need. I have put the word about that if they want to get us a gift, we have this wedding list, and we are very happy for people to group together. We've asked for a decent iron and hoover, and a £20 red rug for in front of the fire, there are probably only about 15 things on the list, the most expensive are the iron and the hoover. But we arent going to put much more than that on the list. Just saves us getting 80 toasters!
CommentAuthorsarah
Like MrsH-2B I will be using word of mouth instead of gift/money requests in the invitation.
My H2B and I have set up an @m@zon website because you can put anything on it including items from other websites. A lot of people still like to enjoy to give actual gifts so it is important to offer some suggestions. A registry is a good opportunity to request items you wouldn't normally purchase yourself or to replace items that are old and worn out. Do you not have enough matching plates and silverware? Your toaster only toast one side of the bread? Hoover a bit pathetic? Those are the kinds of items that you can add to the registry. The best thing about getting a physical wedding gift is that every time you use it you will be reminded of your special day.
I think asking for vouchers/ money is fine, most weddings ive been to have done that. We are asking for money for honeymoon/ charity split.
CommentAuthorPrincess2be
I'm not going to mention any sort of gift list or presents. I personally feel a bit rude and cheeky asking for anything in invites and am telling my guests i dont expect anything. xx
CommentAuthorValentinaK
H0us3 of fras3r have ideas of gift lifts for those who either want to set up home, improve home or who have everything...
You'd be best off looking at the latter and maybe setting up something like that... people can buy you experiences, vouchers, quality wines and fancy gourmet items!
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CommentAuthorElinor Claire
A nice alternative if you don't need anything is something like Oxfam Unwrapped, where you get a card and small model, and a useful gift goes to a family that needs it. For example you get a small model goat and a real goat is given to a family in Africa. You could also have people sponsor animals in your name, and you get a cuddly toy.
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CommentAuthorTop Cat
We're planning on asking for travel vouchers for a second honeymoon if people ask. It seems pointless them buying anything for the house as we both have our own that we're having to merge into one, so I really cant see us needing anything ! The charity idea sounds good too. We might give guests the option.
Tracey x
CommentAuthorNataleeM
Thats a lovely idea Elinor xxx
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