No Gift Boxes Please

[mugs]

Originally posted by: Kelemvor
I'd probably just take the gift out of the box and put it in a gift bag instead.

Asking specifically for money is very tacky

And the target/kohls quesadilla makers don't work very well. They are very shallow so you can't really put anything inside other than cheese or really shredded meat or the lid won't close. We just use a fry/grill pan and they work awesome.

I think this is the pan we use:
http://www.pamperedchef.biz/cb...ryId=8&productId=13776

They're great for what I make. I just put pizza sauce, mozzarella and some sliced meats like pepperoni and salami in there, and it makes some great pizza quesedillas. I could see how it'd be an issue if you want to put a lot more stuff in there though.

 

[Lola]

Originally posted by: axelfox
They probably could have worded better, like "Cash Gifts Preferred".

The way they said it, it was tacky.

This is just as tacky. "Techincally" family members should slyly spread the word that they would prefer cash.

However, no mention of gifts should be on the invites, except to say "no gifts, however, please feel free to donate to..." .

It is never EVER right to do that. I know it can be a cultural thing, but most will be offended. If it is cultural, most people would know not to give gifts anyway so why have the need to put it on the invite?

 

[AnonymouseUser]

Originally posted by: miniMUNCH
Give them a $20 gift card to Walmart and tell them it's worth $25... if they want to be cheap give it to them.

/fixed

 

[Cuular]

Originally posted by: Lola

Originally posted by: axelfox
They probably could have worded better, like "Cash Gifts Preferred".

The way they said it, it was tacky.

If it is cultural, most people would know not to give gifts anyway so why have the need to put it on the invite?

Because they are sending the invites out to douches who are to self centered to check into the cultural differences and see that it is not being tacky or insulting to anyone to have that on the invite.

 

[syee]

Originally posted by: Lola

Originally posted by: axelfox
They probably could have worded better, like "Cash Gifts Preferred".

The way they said it, it was tacky.

This is just as tacky. "Techincally" family members should slyly spread the word that they would prefer cash.

However, no mention of gifts should be on the invites, except to say "no gifts, however, please feel free to donate to..." .

It is never EVER right to do that. I know it can be a cultural thing, but most will be offended. If it is cultural, most people would know not to give gifts anyway so why have the need to put it on the invite?

It may be a cultural thing, and most people of that culture will know how to gift. However, in a multicultural society like the US or Canada, the wedding party will probably consist of people from all cultures (friends, etc) and they may not be so familiar with the married couples traditions.

Though most people find giving money tacky, it's probably one the most practical gift you can give. There's no fear that you'll have no use for it, nor are you tied down to a particular place (like with gift cards). Sure, it doesn't have the "personal touch" like a gift would, but then unless they absolutely needed a toaster, what are the chances of the newlyweds using the toaster they were given anyways.

 

[silverpig]

Bring 2 goats and a donkey. Unboxed.

 

[axelfox]

Originally posted by: syee

Originally posted by: Lola

Originally posted by: axelfox
They probably could have worded better, like "Cash Gifts Preferred".

The way they said it, it was tacky.

This is just as tacky. "Techincally" family members should slyly spread the word that they would prefer cash.

However, no mention of gifts should be on the invites, except to say "no gifts, however, please feel free to donate to..." .

It is never EVER right to do that. I know it can be a cultural thing, but most will be offended. If it is cultural, most people would know not to give gifts anyway so why have the need to put it on the invite?

It may be a cultural thing, and most people of that culture will know how to gift. However, in a multicultural society like the US or Canada, the wedding party will probably consist of people from all cultures (friends, etc) and they may not be so familiar with the married couples traditions.

Though most people find giving money tacky, it's probably one the most practical gift you can give. There's no fear that you'll have no use for it, nor are you tied down to a particular place (like with gift cards). Sure, it doesn't have the "personal touch" like a gift would, but then unless they absolutely needed a toaster, what are the chances of the newlyweds using the toaster they were given anyways.

I wholeheartedly agree. I mean, how many times are you going to use a Kitchen Aid mixer? With cash, you can decide what to do with it; the guests don't even have to guess which present to get.

 

[JS80]

It's tackier to give a gift. Cash is the obviously best gift a couple can receive.

 

[sdifox]

Originally posted by: JS80
It's tackier to give a gift. Cash is the obviously best gift a couple can receive.

Agreed. I got some crystals that are still in their original box.

 

[Xylitol]

it's probably normal in indian culture. just bring money or don't go

 

[Jumpem]

Bring a box full of pennies, nickels, and dimes... mixed, not in rolls.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: JS80
It's tackier to give a gift. Cash is the obviously best gift a couple can receive.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: axelfox
I wholeheartedly agree. I mean, how many times are you going to use a Kitchen Aid mixer? With cash, you can decide what to do with it; the guests don't even have to guess which present to get.

I use my Kitchenaid stand mixer all the time.

And if you are worried about your guests having to guess, you could register somewhere.

 

[KaOTiK]

Buy them a gift card to Pet Smart and wrap it in a box.

 

[lupi]

They jsut realize the burden that can be imposed on people taking the time to attend the wedding, so obviously they don't want anything from you.

 

[Throwmeabone]

Originally posted by: AnonymouseUser

Originally posted by: miniMUNCH
Give them a $20 gift card to Walmart and tell them it's worth $25... if they want to be cheap give it to them.

/fixed

Hahaha, I like that idea.

Or maybe I should make a donation in their name to the Human Fund.

 

[imported_Imp]

It seems impersonal, but it's better than those 10 bottles of wine that are still sitting under a table somwhere.

 

[xSauronx]

Originally posted by: miniMUNCH
Give them a gift card to Walmart... if they want to be cheap give it to them.

better than nothing. its like leaving the 1-penny tip or something, its a good "screw off" message