wtf is a boxed gift?

**Phteven** · January 12th, 2013, 06:51 PM

I got a wedding invitation today that specified ' no boxed gifts'.
I have no idea what a boxed gift is.

**Astrid** · January 12th, 2013, 06:53 PM

A different way of asking for cash?

**Traveller** · January 12th, 2013, 06:53 PM

They just want cash, not items

**OceanPrincess** · January 12th, 2013, 06:54 PM

Could it be as simple as something in a box? So they don't want appliances or dinner sets or..?

What does that leave - towels? They don't come in boxes. Kitchen utensils?

Kind of a strange request...

**Olive** · January 12th, 2013, 06:55 PM

Give them a toaster minus the box and with a bow around it lol

**Traveller** · January 12th, 2013, 06:55 PM

Give them a toaster minus the box and with a bow around it lol

**OceanPrincess** · January 12th, 2013, 06:55 PM

Oh cash. Right!

**Astrid** · January 12th, 2013, 07:00 PM

I have zero problem with a request for cash instead of items, but I really dislike that wording.

**Livinthedream** · January 12th, 2013, 07:04 PM

Oooohhh, that is so rude :0
Get them a pony.

**OceanPrincess** · January 12th, 2013, 07:28 PM

I have zero problem with a request for cash instead of items, but I really dislike that wording.

Yeah me too! I like the little poems that people include if they want cash.

**nickle730** · January 12th, 2013, 07:44 PM

Huh? Never heard that before. Rude... but I do have a problem with asking for cash instead of a gift

Give them a box which contains a note saying "we were going to fill this box with cash but you asked for no boxed gifts. Congrats on your marriage."

**BellyBelly** · January 12th, 2013, 07:47 PM

Lol Olive, Livinthedream and Nickle!!!

**LuluHB** · January 12th, 2013, 08:09 PM

I hate the concept personally. I think you should donate a toilet to an African village on their behalf.

ETA: I should add that when giving money at a wedding/reception is part of the culture, that's something different and acceptable

**AliBaby** · January 12th, 2013, 08:30 PM

Wow! That's a bit of a rude way of asking for cash!

I like some of the suggestions above. Very creative!

**peanutter** · January 12th, 2013, 08:40 PM

Maybe they want no gift.

I like the pony or the toilet-in-africa idea.

Or a pot plant. As in a rosebush or something. Not marijuana. Different pot.

**wysiwyg** · January 12th, 2013, 08:43 PM

I have zero problem with a request for cash instead of items, but I really dislike that wording.

Agree.

I actually applaud people for being honest and requesting cash instead of items - there are enough items in the world already - I am not keen on that wording at all - looking at Google it appears it may originate from India.

**nothing2lose** · January 12th, 2013, 08:56 PM

Kitchenware, linen, it's stuff we have lots.
Same with furniture, appliances and saucepans and pots.
We don't need towels, plants, or vases at all.
And when it comes to kettles and toasters our needs are small.
Really when it comes household stuff we have a pretty good stash,
So forget all that crap and just GIVE US THE CASH!

**PumpkinZulu** · January 12th, 2013, 09:58 PM

Kitchenware, linen, it's stuff we have lots.
Same with furniture, appliances and saucepans and pots.
We don't need towels, plants, or vases at all.
And when it comes to kettles and toasters our needs are small.
Really when it comes household stuff we have a pretty good stash,
So forget all that crap and just GIVE US THE CASH!

That's great

Give them a box for a kettle, weight it a little and pop some cash in there. Somebody in returns at BigW will get a lovely little post Xmas bonus