Gift List

[kathryn]

Hi Girls

We would like John Lewis vouchers for our wedding gifts, but I am unsure how to include this in the invitations, as its classed as 'bad etiquette'. The trouble is, we have our own place, and would benefit far more from the vouchers (to save on any unwanted gifts)!!!

Have any of you asked for any particular gifts, or included the list with the invites, as I don't want to appear pushy or unappreciative!!!!

Any wording would be of great benefit!!!!

xxxx

[Claireyh]

I've seen it where people just write a little note saying what you've just said, but if you desperately want to give us something, we love John Lewis. THe best one I've seen was a little poem explaining that we've got everything we need, all we want is for you to attend and we understand that you may have to pay stay and we'd rther you did that than get us something. But in a poem and much better than that hahaha!!

I don't think it's bad ettiquette anymore, nearly everyone lives together before they get married nowadays!

xxx

[becks83]

I agree hun, i wouldn' worry about whether its bad etiquette or not. Ive been to loads of weddings where the invites have said the same, one even asked for money in order to pay for their honeymoon!

In terms of wording, maybe google it or look on one of the wedding sites for ideas? Im sure they have examples.

xx

[kathryn]

Thanks girls, I've tried to google it, but nothing appropriate comes up!!!

Again, any ideas as to what I could google?? :confused:

Have soooooo much going through my mind at present, and I REALLY need to send out the invites this week ideally, as we are getting married in less than 4months lol!!!

xxxx

[Sj1980]

I've seen it where people just write a little note saying what you've just said, but if you desperately want to give us something, we love John Lewis. THe best one I've seen was a little poem explaining that we've got everything we need, all we want is for you to attend and we understand that you may have to pay stay and we'd rther you did that than get us something. But in a poem and much better than that hahaha!!

I don't think it's bad ettiquette anymore, nearly everyone lives together before they get married nowadays!

xxx

Would that have been in my invite by any chance ;) lol

Here's one that we wrote hun;

For a time now we've lived in sin,
We have our furniture and kitchen bin,

Although a gift would be swell,
Upon this subject we'd rather not dwell,

Your present to us is being there,
On our special day for all to share,

For on this blessed day,
You shall have travelled a long way,

So all we ask;
if you would pay, for your stay
And most importantly have a fabulous day!

And then we said if anyone does want to get us vouchers or a gift they would be gratefully received.

We didnt feel right about asking for them either xx

[Claireyh]

Heehee, yes sj, I did say it was THE BEST I'd seen hahaha :p

I nearly mentioned your name but I didn't want to be sharing your ideas around without asking you :)

xxx

[Carlaxxx]

Have you thought about making a John Lewis online gift list that people can choose a gift on what you actually want??? I have just bought my friend something from her list.... They give you little cards to send out with the invites with a website to access your list... and Im sure there is an option to actually just donate vouchers there... x x

[cheeky.xx]

Lol well I will be using poor etiquette, we live together so when we get married if people really want to give us something then we're going to suggest they make a small donation to our honeymoon fund :p

xx

[PinkThing]

Gift vouchers are a good idea hun, makes sense if you don't really need anything! And that poem is really good!

I had a wedding invite from my best friend of 12 years a couple weeks ago, and in the invite was a poem basically saying they don't need anything material, but a donation to a baby fund to start their own family would be very much appreciated.

Now, I know my friend. She never wants children. She is constantly skint and drinks money up the wall (She is a student) so I can quite outraged at that. I will get her a gift instead! xx