While I understand the reasons behind the wish, there are some guests (call me old fashioned) that like to buy presents because they've chosen a special gift for the couple.
I'm always happy to do it if that's what people want (like last Saturday), but there's nothing nicer, years after your wedding to get out something beautiful you recieved as a wedding present and reminisce...you know..to forever remind you of that day and that people who love you were there to help celebrate.
Just a thought.
Here's a copy of the poem we used - Just on a little piece of paper the same size as a business card.
We've been together forever - so nobody could think of what to get us!
You will always get those who lke to buy a gift, which is why we started with that - If you word it properly, it shouldn't be offensive.
In the end, I think if people are going to think its tacky, then they just will.
You can't please everyone!
'To support us on our special day, you may wish to follow tradition & bring us a gift.
Alternatively, you may like to help us make our honeymoon a little more special.
For this reason, we have chosen a wishing well.
The wishing well will be at the reception where we can receive your best wishes and contribution.
We look forward to you celebrating with us.'
I must be old-fashioned.....I'm not that keen on the idea at all. And I've never had anyone ask for money, just vouchers. But you know what, you'll never please everyone, so do what makes you happiest. I personally like to buy a gift for someone, or contribute to a registry like a honeymoon one, maybe you could do that, if the money is for the honeymoon anyway? And don't be surprised if some people give you a gift anyway, I know a number of people who do that because they refuse to give money.
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