WISHING WELL WORDING
We scoured the internet and spoke to hundreds of guests to find you the best ways to word your monetary request without offending anyone
A question I often get asked is ‘how do I politely word the fact I want money, and not cotton sheets from my guests?’ Although Egyptian cotton sheets are super lovely, if like most couples you have been living with your partner for eons already, you pretty much have all your linen needs sorted. As well as a working toaster, coffee maker, sandwich press, stick blender, wine glasses and all the other customary wedding gifts in the colour and style of your choosing (lime green and purple vase from Great Aunt Mildred anyone?).
This is a new generation. And a new generation simply has different requirements. Gift registries are on the decline and wishing wells for honeymoons or a house deposit and even IVF are on the rise. But how to let your guests know to leave that ugly vase at the store and give you the money instead? A google search will yield a gzillion ways to word this request. Mostly poems, some are cute and some are a little cringey. We have put together some lovely examples of wishing well wording that have been the most popular with our couples here at Pink Teapot. I hope they help you too:
Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift of all.
However, should you wish to honour us with a gift,
a wishing well will be available at the reception
for your contribution and best wishes.
Your love laughter and company on our
wedding day are the most special gifts we could receive.
However if you wish to follow tradition and honour us
with a gift, a wishing well will be available on the
day for your thoughts and best wishes.
The best gift we could ask for is your company at our wedding.
However, should you wish to help us celebrate with a gift,
we ask that you contribute to our wishing well.
We truly appreciate your presence at our wedding and do not expect gifts.
However, those who would like to honour us with a gift and are
looking for inspirations can visit: http://www.registry.com.au
The most important gift to us is to have you share our special day.
Should you wish to honour us with a gift, a contribution to our
wishing well would be warmly received.
NON-CRINGE POEMS
If you were thinking of giving a gift to help us on our way,
a contribution towards our honeymoon would really make our day.
If you were thinking of giving a gift to help us on our way
A contribution towards our house would really make our day!
If however it’s a gift you find
Please be assured we will not mind!
We’re on our way to [destination] for a romantic honeymoon
A holiday for us to share that hasn’t come too soon
So if you’re thinking of a gift and you’re not sure what to get
A gift of cash would help us most to get us on that jet
But most of all we’d love you there on our special date
To share with us our happiness and help us celebrate.
We know gifts create a bit of a fuss,
so rest assured your presence is your present to us.
But if you simply can’t resist,
our wishing well should assist.
Into the well goes a little cash,
which we will add to our honeymoon stash.
Our life together has already begun,
but on this day we will become one.
Most things we need, we’ve already got,
and in our little house we can’t fit a lot!
A wishing well we thought would be great,
but only if you wish to participate.
To save you looking, shopping or buying,
Here’s an idea we hope you like trying
A gift of travel is all we require,
To help us have the honeymoon we desire
Place your envelope in our treasure chest
And we will make our honeymoon the very best!
Now that we have saved you all the fuss,
We hope you will come and celebrate with us!
We’ve collected most things over the years
from household appliances to linen & holiday souvenirs
With most guests travelling from afar
it may be hard to fit a present in the car
Our wish is only to see you on the day
celebrating in your own special way
But if you still wish to give a gift
we’d love you giving our honeymoon fund a little lift.
Our two families have come together as one.
We really hope you can join in the fun.
A wishing well we thought would be great,
but only if you wish to participate.
A gift of money is placed in the well,
then make a special wish, but do not tell!
Please do not be offended by our request,
as our day is complete having you as a guest.
We ask that your presence is your present to us,
since our home is already full of homey stuff.
But if you’d like to bring a gift to send us on our way,
a contribution to our wishing well will surely make our day.
While wedding presents are so nice
your presence surely will suffice
But if you wish to give as well
please donate to our wishing well
With all that we have, we are beyond blessed,
your presence is all that we request.
If you decide to give nonetheless,
a donation to our honeymoon is what would suit us best
While wedding presents are so nice,
Your attendance will certainly suffice.
But if you wish to give as well,
We would love if you could donate to our wishing well.