I am looking for ideas for a tactful way to write an invitation for a gift card only bridal shower?

Answer 1

If you're throwing this for someone else, do the invites shaped like a gift card with the wording laid out like a gift card on the front. Maybe on the inside, indicate what the happy couple is collecting them for. If you're doing them for yourself, I wouldn't do it. I'd spread the word among friends and family members that gift cards are what you want and leave it at that. Good luck!

Answer 2

I'm sorry, but there just isn't a way to do that unless you have a truly compelling reason why the bride cannot accept physical gifts because that's essentially asking people for money, which is not tactful, no matter how it's done. Wedding gifts (and all gifts) are just that- gifts, not entitlements. Unless there is a really, really good reason why the bride can have only gift cards (maybe if she's from out of state and would have to pay to ship gifts home, that could be acceptable), it will offend the majority of the people you are inviting.

Answer 3

There is no way to write an invitation such as this. First, because it is not proper to give money or gift cards at showers. Second, the guest do not feel like they have given a personal gift when asked to do this. Most people give gifts from the heart, something they know about the bride or groom that has meaning behind it or something they know the couple will need. Why would you or the bride want to do this? If there is a worry that something might be received that is not wanted, it can always be returned.

Answer 4

Are you saying that you are having a bridal shower & you don't want gifts, just store gift cards so you can purchase items yourself ?
If so, I am sorry but there is NO way to write a tactful invite for totally tacky behavior ! ( Give me $$, I don't like your taste in gifts )
Unless you mean a greeting card and their company are the only gifts you are seeking. That would be classy.

Answer 5

Never write gift preferences on invitations. People will get offended or upset, especially if they already bought you something.

If you really only need money, tell your mom. People will probably be calling her to ask what you want and she can spread the word in a tactful way. "Oh, Jane has pretty much everything she needs. She and Bob are just looking forward to getting a life started for themselves." You should say something similar if you are asked. People may or may not get the hint.

Gifts can always be sold on Amazon.com or eBay, or returned to stores. Hurting people's feelings or offending them just isn't worth it with all the other wedding cr*p you have to take care of!

Answer 6

first off money is always nice. because now days most people are living together before they are married, and are settled in and have everything they need....

many will find it very tactfull if you put a gift card only bridal shower... then others will be releived that they do not have to ask for a gift... in the end most will think that you are being selfish and ungrateful...

to solve this register at only one store....then you can return what you dont like and get what you want... if you upset people with the bridal shower, they may not attend and may skip the wedding..

Answer 7

If the bride has registered for anything, the store at which she registered should have given out shower invitation cards. They look like business cards telling guests where the couple is registered. Shower invitations are the ONLY appropriate time to mention gifts because that is the sole purpose of a shower, to "shower" with gifts. I know for a fact that Bed Bath and Beyond ( http://bedbathandbeyond.com ) allows the bride to register for GIFT CARDS. If she registers for gift cards only then she will probably only recieve them unless someone goes out their way to get her something they THINK she needs. Registries are really for the guests. It saves them the troulbe of having to figure out what to get and the "embarrassment" of getting the bride an "impersonal" gift card. The bride should register at a store that allows Gift cards to be added, Target or BBandB. Then put the registry cards in with the invitations and on each card write "Gift Cards are also appreciated" This implies to the guest that they can CHOOSE to purchase a gift card OR an item from the registry. Registering is the appropriate thing to do.

In any case just asking for GCs is tacky. Not only that she may end up with GCs from stores she doesnt even like or too many from too many stores and have to shop at too many places. Narrow it down to three stores, one high end, one mid, and one inexpensive. My registries are Dillards, BBandB, and Target. This fits all guests of all budgets. Ask the stores for the shower invite cards, they will know what you are talking about. This way she gets GCs from the stores she wants ONLY. Good luck.

Answer 8

Sweetie, there is no way to write a tactful invitation for a gift or gift card. However you word it it will be tacky.

No matter how you do it you will come across as a self-serving, avaricious, greedy person.

Take what you are given and give a gracious thank you for what you get. This is a mature way for a "way grown girl who is getting married" to extend an invitation.

Answer 9

There is no tactful way to do that - it would be extremely rude and quite insulting to those women you are inviting! If you don't want gifts, don't have a shower!!!

Answer 10

I have faced the situation where my house is already so full and I wish people would stop giving me more stuff. All I want is that they come together at my event and have a good time at my expense.

You could put a picture of a crowded room and a shelf half-filled with cards. The line could be made up of:
- Wish / Bring / standing room / More of
- Heartfelt wishes
- only

Sorry, can't seem to get creative with words now. My intelligence quotient must be low today.