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 04/17/04
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Wishing wells are INAPPROPRIATE? I am not hispanic but my fiance is and I think you should realize that some cultures allow for this, as does the hispanic community among others. To consider a cultural tradition inappropriate, is well...ironically, inappropriate. We incorporated this idea into our wedding plans and we simply included the words "Optional Wishing Well", the guests have the right to choose but adding this onto your invitation isn`t offensive. It`s YOUR wedding, do whatever makes you happy!
Posted by annonymous; updated 04/17/04
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Okay, so it`s a tradition in the hispanic culture. But in the general American society it`s not acceptable. The norm for one culture might be considered rude and tacky in another. For instance, in some Asian countries it is polite to belch after a meal. In America it`s rude as hell. Same with your wishing well. If it is part of your culture and your family and friends are familiar with the practice, then it`s fine. But if it`s not part of your culture and you simply want to find a way to fundraise at your wedding reception, then think twice.
Posted by Linda; updated 04/18/04
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Faye, what a nasty and ignorant thing to say. You are entitled to disagree with wishing wells or any other practice, but how dare you put down a whole race of people. Bigot.
Posted by Linda; updated 04/19/04
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Looks like Faye`s message was removed. Thank you.
Posted by Linda; updated 04/20/04
