[MK Chris]

Good evening

We require some opinions on something please... we are putting the wording for our wedding invitations together and have been trying to come up with a gracious way of asking for money instead of presents. We have found the following poems and would appreciate if you would vote on them using the poll (leave comments with your opinions too, particularly if you don't like any of them).

Poem 1
Alas! Friends and family, in sin we've been living,
And if you're not yet sure what you plan on giving,
We have dozens of towels and a toaster or two,
Plenty of cutlery and glassware too.
Some memories to last for ever,
Is what these newlyweds will truly treasure.
We dream of visting faraway lands,
So come to you all, begging bowl in hand!
The gift we require needs no wrapping or tags,
But we hope it will help us to pack our bags,
And fly away on our first trip together,
A honeymoon to remember forever.

Poem 2
Our life together has already begun
And we almost have everything under the sun,
So we both thought we would make a suggestion,
To save you from all the searching and guessing,
Instead of spending lots and lots,
Just put some money with your card,
And place it into our Moneybox,
Large amounts are not anticipated,
Any amount would be appreciated,
Now that we have saved you all the fuss,
We can't wait for you to celebrate with us!

Poem 3
We know it’s not tradition
It’s not the way it’s done
But instead of a Wedding List
We’d like a bit of sun
We’ve lived together quite a while
And all the bills are paid
We’ve got our plates, our pots and pans,
Our plans have all been made,
We would appreciate your help though,
To send us on our way
A contribution to our honeymoon
In a land quite far away
But, most importantly, we request,
You come to our Wedding as our guest
To share with us our special day
And have some fun along the way

Muchas gracias.

[yummytummy]

deff number 2 it's really good. It's not too long or short and also it's to the point without being nasty about the fact that you would like money instead of presents

couple of one's I come up with i know not good but thought you might like them

WE HAVEN'T GOT A WEDDING LIST
THE REASONS WE'LL EXPLAIN
IT'S TO SAVE YOU ALL THE HASSLE
AS SHOPPING IS A PAIN

WE THOUGHT WE'D ASK YOU ALL
FOR SOMETHING ELSE INSTEAD
A SMALL CONTRIBUTION
FOR US TO TAKE A HOLIDAY IN THE MED

SO IF YOU'D LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE
TOWARDS OUR HONEYMOON
WE OFFER YOU OUR HEART FELT THANKS
WITH LOVE THE BRIDE AND GROOM

2)When thinking of a gift for us
We ask if you’d please consider
Contributing to our honeymoon
to make it all the sweeter.
Our house is full of all the things
a couple could require,
and so a holiday away
is what we most desire.
Then while we're relaxing on the beach
or by the pool so blue
we'll sit back and know
that it is truly thanks to you!

[Bonanzoid]

I went with 2 too. Not that there's anything wrong with stating it's for your honeymoon, but it doesn't suggest that's exactly what it's for which I, personally, think is better.

[Boboff]

See 2 was the only one I objected too actually.

Its the "we've saved you fuss"

I actually really enjoy shopping for a gift for a friend, as it means you can be thoughtfull and kind and empathetic, so it's not a fuss ok, so you've saved me nothing so I am going to get you a chrsytal dog statue and limited edition Marmite Mug OK! * Cash for a wedding, tell its Birmingham, all them Darkies do that thing, whats the world coming too Dereck?

(Chrys, that's a joke parody statement ok?)

[chrysostom]

LOL. what's sprinkled the sand in your crack this morning boboff? (apart from everything).

[Nicola_Red]

Can I ask why you've decided on a poem, rather than just a simple line requesting cash donations? My parents asked for charity donations instead of presents for their ruby wedding anniversary and they literally just put a line in the invites requesting that.

[catherine]

Because Topher is a gay lord. I just wanted to ask for cash but not be all nicey about it like oh we only expect your company so don't worry about a present crap. Just a simple, If you would like to buy us a present we would like money towards our hunnymoon which we can't afford because you all cost £100 per person, kind regards.

[Nicola_Red]

I think I'd go for that if it were me to be honest - just seems cleaner and simpler. I'm not sure if a poem comes across like you're trying to somehow disguise what you're asking for, if you see what I mean. Which is pointless - it's a perfectly normal, reasonable request.

[chrysostom]

My sister just put 'We kindly ask for no boxed gifts'. I thought it was a bit arsey, but it worked.

I would heavily suggest sending a musical invitation which plays this song upon opening:



Simple, and to the point.

[catherine]

I thought the no boxed gifts thing but then I thought people would get us John Lewis vouchers or something.

[Boboff]

We're getting married in the morning
Ding Dong the bells are going to chime
The receptions costing us a small fortune
And left us both without a soddin' Dime

At £100 a head the food better be good
Although at least we can ebay presents,
Like we should
Unless you'd like to save all us the hassle
Pin £50's to my knickers, like a good greek would.

Wear you big pants Cat!

[Nicola_Red]

Which culture is it where they pin money to the bride's veil? Is that a Greek thing?

[DevilsDuck]

I went to a wedding a few years ago where the wedding list comprised of parts of the honeymoon. E.g £50 for a meal on our first night. £3.50 for a pack of condoms etc

[Nicola_Red]

Which culture is it where they pin money to the bride's veil? Is that a Greek thing?

Answered my own question: Polish (http://www.worldweddingtraditions.com/l ... tions.html) and also Filipino.

[MK Chris]

I went to a wedding a few years ago where the wedding list comprised of parts of the honeymoon. E.g £50 for a meal on our first night. £3.50 for a pack of condoms etc

Yes, but we are angling for a cruise (they are all-inclusive), so the list for that would be:

Cruise for Chris: £1300
Cruise for Cat: £1300
Cruise for Reuben: £150

[DevilsDuck]

...no, all you need to do is split it down but total £2750!

Good god...IT people like to make things so complicated

[chrysostom]

Pretty sure the odds of arsenal winning the league this year are 2750/1.

£1 couldn't hurt...it would be like Goal IV: The Wedding

I went to a wedding a few years ago where the wedding list comprised of parts of the honeymoon. E.g £50 for a meal on our first night. £3.50 for a pack of condoms etc

I really like that idea, it's very funny and also nice at the same time. Like registering for a honeymoon.

[English Bob]

Sorry to rock the boat, but I'd just plainly ask for money too, wouldn't bother with a poem.

[Emmy]

Came across this on a wedding forum with a thread discussing wedding poems with 'hidden' please give us money messages in them, although they were coming at it from a different viewpoint to that in this thread...


'All of this glamour has come at a price,
But I’m sure you agree this makes the day nice
We know that you're wondering "what gift should I send?"
So we have a suggestion in case you offend!

We'd rather not take your cash on the day
So here's my account where you can pay
The amount of cash, we'll leave up to you,
but 250 upwards should probably do.

No money to come? Then do stay at home
But we still want a present, cos I got a loan!
No crystal, no china or anything shitty,
Just cold hard cash...'

The ending kind of trails off there because it rhymed with the poster's name, but you can always complete the last rhyme yourself. If only this was for another one of Dave's weddings it would make for a perfect rhyme.

And here's another poem taken from the same thread for your guests to use to reply to yours;

'When we received your wedding invite,
We also received a bit of a fright,
We planned to attend and give you some money,
But the poem you wrote was not so funny
We see that your style is to be quite direct,
So I really hope this reply has the right effect,
To ask for money like this is so shitty,
so you know what you can do with your little ditty.....'



Sorry, couldn't resist!