Anniversary invitations but want no gifts- wording?

[mrsstats]

My DH and I will be married 50 years in November. We are hosting a luncheon for family and a few close friends. Will be held in a restaurant in our area. We do not need an gifts and don't want our family members to feel an obligation. (some really can't afford to spend the money) What wording can we use on the invitation to say that. I was thinking something along the lines to say no gifts, please come and share a special memory of time we spent together.

 

[ronandannette]

My DH and I will be married 50 years in November. We are hosting a luncheon for family and a few close friends. Will be held in a restaurant in our area. We do not need an gifts and don't want our family members to feel an obligation. (some really can't afford to spend the money) What wording can we use on the invitation to say that. I was thinking something along the lines to say no gifts, please come and share a special memory of time we spent together.

I'd actually keep it simpler - NO GIFTS PLEASE - as the final line on the invitation. Congratulations by the way and I hope you have a wonderful day. There's nothing more worthy of celebration than a long, successful marriage.

 

[fly girl]

I'd actually keep it simpler - NO GIFTS PLEASE - as the final line on the invitation. Congratulations by the way and I hope you have a wonderful day. There's nothing more worthy of celebration than a long, successful marriage.

You took the words right out of my mouth! No Gifts Please is all you need to say. Congratulations OP!!

 

[Southernmiss]

Your presence is present enough. No gifts please.

 

[Kitty 34]

Congrats on 50 years Mrsstats!! And I'm going with what Southernmiss posted!!

 

[NAB]

Well wishes only....I have seen this a lot on Anniversary invites. That way people can still get you a card because you still will get them I’m sure.

 

[MooseBucks]

Your presence is present enough. No gifts please.

This is our go to it’s cute but direct

 

[mefordis]

I wouldn't mention gifts at all.

 

[L.J.Dunk]

Come celebrate with us on our special day. No gifts please but you may donate to ..... if you'd like.

Choose your favorite place to donate to (mine is the human society) so that organization can celebrate with you as well <3

 

[Julie's Haircut]

DW and I put "Your presence is requested, not your presents. No gifts please" on the invitations to an open house reception two weeks after our very small wedding ceremony. Still, about 1/3 brought gifts anyway.

 

[kimblebee]

DW and I put "Your presence is requested, not your presents. No gifts please" on the invitations to an open house reception two weeks after our very small wedding ceremony. Still, about 1/3 brought gifts anyway.

We put no gifts, please on our invitation. It was an open house following our private ceremony. Some people still put cheque’s in their card. Some put gift cards to a movie theatre, which I thought was a neat idea.

 

[lorimay]

Your presence is present enough. No gifts please.

This is what my daughter in law put on the invitation for their son's Christening.

 

[Anchored]

For invites I use similar wording to other posters
"NO presents, just your presence!"

Congrats on 50 years!

 

[Lady Gaga]

That's the wording that we always use!

For invites I use similar wording to other posters
"NO presents, just your presence!"

Congrats on 50 years!

 

[amcnj]

Unfortunately no matter what wording you select, some will still bring a gift, and those that do heed your message will wonder if they should have too.

I would also communicate the no gift policy verbally with anyone who you speak with about the party.

Congratulations and enjoy the day.

 

[cinnaminny]

My DH and I will be married 50 years in November. We are hosting a luncheon for family and a few close friends. Will be held in a restaurant in our area. We do not need an gifts and don't want our family members to feel an obligation. (some really can't afford to spend the money) What wording can we use on the invitation to say that. I was thinking something along the lines to say no gifts, please come and share a special memory of time we spent together.

I agree with others and want to Congratulate you for making it to the big leagues! 50 years, that's pretty boss and pretty rare nowadays.

 

[Darcy03231]

Your presence is present enough. No gifts please.

This is what we used on my parents' 50th and 60th anniversary party invitations. Of course there are those who will still do something, no matter what you say.

 

[RangerPooh]

Congratulations on 50 years!

Agree with what others have suggested, just keep in mind that some will gift anyways.

 

[Cindy's Mom]

your presence is our present (is what my parents used) they still got a bunch of gift cards through.

 

[mrsstats]

Thank you for the suggestions and the congrats. I was 18 when I was married and my DH turned 20 the day after our wedding. And they said it would never last. Guess we fooled them.