Wishing Wells
My fiance & I want to do a wishing well instead of receiving gifts. I have heard you can get little verses that are included in the invitation that say in a nice way that we would like donations to our wishing well. Does anyone know any short & sweet verses? I am getting married in April so invites should go out soon.
Posted by Bree; updated 04/11/04
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There was another question about accepting "cash." People don`t know about wishing wells or think cash gifts are tacky. Well, when couples have cohabitated or it`s a second marriage, money is preferable. I agree with "Wishing Well Available at Reception" as a notation on the invitation to the reception or typed/written on a separate "slip" enclosed with the invitation.
Posted by Bride's Daughter; updated 04/12/04
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Money is the preferred gift? Trust me, we all want and need money. But, there are some really socially unacceptable ways of getting it.
Posted by Moe; updated 04/12/04
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Moe-
You sound like a rather opinionated individual. While I agree that there is a serious lack of financial responsibility in our society, I find it very small minded to assume that irresponsibility is the reason for asking for money. Our company is moving us from New York to San Francisco the same week as our wedding. We are both gainfully employed, live within our means and the only debt we have are my school loans which we will be able to pay off in the next 18 months.
That said, transporting fragile china and crystal 3000 miles without ending up with a pile of dust is hugely expensive and not one that I can justify. We have asked our families to spread the word that we are traveling light and I sincerely hope that our loved ones will show more understanding to our situation than you seem to. It would be beneficial to stop and consider that someone might have extenuating circumstances before you cast out broad statements about the money grubbing intents of any individual who would actually admit that they don`t want gifts.
Posted by April; updated 04/13/04
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I think he`s talking about the people who demand or beg for money in their invitations. Or the ones that think writing there will be a wishing well available is cute and polite. I can`t even believe people would even write to their guests that a donation bucket is "available"! Oh my gosh!
Posted by Hanna; updated 04/13/04
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April, maybe since you have to travel light, you could request gift cards instead of gifts. Gift cards for department stores can be used at any department store nationwide. Its just an idea.
Posted by Missy; updated 04/13/04
