wording for "no gifts please"

Luvie13

I'm hosting a luncheon for my friend who is having her second...not a "shower"/"sprinkle" . any creative ideas for "no gifts please" on the invite?

 

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dragon_chica

Obviously putting the place of a registry is clearly saying gifts but when you say "no gifts please" it just feels more grabby KWIM?  I would say to not put anything and when people RSVP and ask just mention the no gifts.

StefaniePace

Why no gifts? 

Luvie13

honorees request....

Angel0423

StefaniePace:

Why no gifts? 

wondering the same thing.

zhirsch

hmm...If it's a small gathering I think passing by word of mouth would be better. Otherwise maybe you could put something like, "In lieu of a gift, please bring a favorite memory of Sally to share." 

StefaniePace

I just wouldnt put where she was registered and if people want to bring her a gift let them.. it wont hurt.

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zhirsch:

hmm...If it's a small gathering I think passing by word of mouth would be better. Otherwise maybe you could put something like, "In lieu of a gift, please bring a favorite memory of Sally to share." 

This.  I like the bring a memory part especially!

danilynn17

how big is this luncheon that formal invitations are necessary?  A written invitation is going to make people think it is a gift giving event.

If this is a small gathering of a few friends, then word of mouth invites along with the request for no gifts should be sufficient.

 

rhubarb123

If the invite is for a luncheon I wouldn't worry about people bringing gifts (although some will because it is just their nature).  By adding the words "no gifts please" you are assuming people were going to bring gifts.  Just leave it off and it will be fine.

Ali1b1g+1

I always like the play on words ... "your presence is the only present required". Or something along those lines.

 

alliapistor

"She received everything she needed for baby number one.
Now baby number two is on the way, but she would still like to see everyone and have some fun.
Please join us for a luncheon in honor of ______."

Or something like that.

ILoveRedVino

I know that I am in the minority, but I would put "Please, no gifts" at the very bottom in smaller letters.  If I received an invitation, I'd assume it was a shower, and showers = gifts IMO.

rhubarb123

Just a word of caution re: saying no gifts.  I've gone to many a party where the invite said "no gifts required" or "please no gifts needed" etc..  I'd say 100% of the time there are people there that take gifts (not everyone - but actually many of them).  I felt bad the first time it happened because I didn't bring a gift.  Now I get a gift and just keep it in the car so when I go in and there is a gift table with gifts on it I can go out and get one. 

If you say "no gifts" you are essentially assuming people would want to bring them to begin with.  If it is not a shower why would you assume they would bring gifts?  I would leave it off.

mybobofo

Your presence is the only present we need.

BallSox

People who want to buy them will buy them.  If you tell people it's just a "girls day out" type thing, gifts shouldn't be expected.