Gift poems

The traditional wedding gift list seems to be slowly phasing out and being replaced by couples wanting money or vouchers as a gift. This is likely to be due to the fact that in modern society the vast majority of couples live together prior to getting married, therefore have already "set up home" and have everything they need.

Many people like to add a little poem in with their wedding invitations to let guests knowthey would like money over gifs. Here are a few examples:

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We are sending out this invitation

In hope you will join a celebration

But if a gift is your intention

May we take this opportunity to mention

We have already got a kettle and toaster

crockery, dinner mats, and matching coasters

so rather than something we have already got

We would appreciate money for our honeymoon pot

But most importantly we request

That you come to our wedding as our guest

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An Ode to the Gift List

In a wedding invitation,

You usually find some lists,

For venues, menus and hotels,

And also for the gifts

But this one is unusual,

It comes in a different way,

As we're not asking for presents,

But for something else today

Now please don't think we're selfish,

Or that this comes from greed,

But we've lived together for a while,

So there's not that much we need

We would appreciate help though,

To send us on our way,

And allow us to have our honeymoon,

In a land quite far away

So now the point of all this rhyme,

The thing that we would like,

Isn't towels, toasters or microwaves,

But pounds and pence alike

And now you know the reason,

Behind this cheeky accord,

Please help to give us memories,

Of a dream honeymoon abroad

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For a couple of years we’ve lived in sin,

we have a toaster, a kettle and a stainless steel bin,

saucepans and towels we have many,

corkscrews and flannels we don’t need any,

we just want you with us to celebrate our day,

but if you insist on a gift anyway,

What we’d really like is a gift of money,

we hope you don’t think we’re being funny!

We’ll put it all together and buy something that’s best,

as a reminder of our day and our wonderful guests

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We know it's not traditional

It's not the way it's done

But instead of a wedding list

We'd like a bit of sun.

Please do not think of us as rude

Please do not take offence

We do not want to upset you

That's not the way it's meant.

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.

So if you'd like to give a gift

To help us celebrate

Some money for a honeymoon

We would appreciate

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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

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If you were thinking of giving a gift, to help us on our way.

A gift of cash towards our house, would really make our day.

However, if you prefer to purchase a gift, feel free to surprise us in your own way

As you know, we're getting wed.

We've got everything for our house - even the bed!

It doesn't matter, whether your gift is big or small.

Whatever you give, we'll appreciate it all.

We've got appliances galore,

It's not our first time as spouse;

What we'd really appreciate

Is cash toward a house.

Money Tree

They have their dishes and towels for two

They have pots and pans and oven mitts too

So what do you get for the Bride & Groom

Whose house is setup in every room?

Their house needs repairs and some upgrades too

But you can not register for carpet and glue.

A tree that grows wishes is the way to go

So lets make it easy for all that know.

An envelope will be provided for those who have room,

To give a monetary wish to the Bride and Groom.

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"Friends, as you are aware we already have most items needed to 'set up house'. This is the reason for us choosing a wedding wishing well.

At the reception there will be a wishing well in which we would love to receive your greeting card and contribution.

This will be a great way for us to pool together and buy ourselves something quite luxurious, or to make our honeymoon even better."

If you are having trouble finding just the gift for us this may prove a solution with

Minimum fuss Just pop your gift inside and pin it to our tree and make a wish for happiness forever ours to be

Whilst in a foreign land,
(Brides Name) had many adventures grand,
None of which could ever compare,
To the wonderful love
That she and (Grooms Name) share.

The couple will marry 
whilst travelling once more,
And her family shall come 
to foreign shore.(Bride) and (Groom)
have considered the options,
as guests bearing gifts,
will come to considerable exertions.
And the airline restrictions
will also apply,
to the bride and the groom
when home they must fly.

In the place of a gift
With traditional style,
A paper gift would
bring many a smile.

A gift of paper has many a meaning,
it may be cash,
or a voucher for their favourite store,
the promise of a special favour,
Whenst the couple return
to settle into their lives
as husband and wife.

Many thanks for your consideration,
in receiving this request,
as surely you will realise

It's definitely for the best.