a friend of mine is hving a baptismal celebration for her daughter. wat is the exact words to include in the invitation that they are prefering monetary gifts rather than material gifts..
2006-12-05 04:17:39 · 14 answers · asked by jaVa 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
'Monetary gifts in (insert daughter's name here)'s name preferred'
2006-12-05 04:21:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I don't feel there is an appropriate way. It's generally tacky all around to ask for gifts let alone money.
A good friend of mine did it the only palatable way I could think of. He worded it "In lieu of gifts, a savings account was opened up at ____ bank under the name ____". But even that was a little risky.
2006-12-05 07:08:42 · answer #2 · answered by Heather S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no way. She should accept what is given to her and be satisfied that anyone cares enough to give in the first place.
Asking for money is very insulting to the invited guest. Its like saying, ''Hey I don't trust your judgment so just give me a few bucks!'' or '' We have bills to pay and need you to help us out so we threw this party''
Your friend may prefer to get money, but the gifts are technically for the daughter as a way of welcoming her into the faith she was just baptized into.
2006-12-05 04:33:34 · answer #3 · answered by I_Love_Life! 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can't politely ask for *any* kind of gift. In fact, a gift is ALWAYS optional.
It is tacky and inappropriate to ask for money. One possible exception is when you say... "Donations to the blank blank charity in our son's name can be made to the following address". Still borderline, but at least it's a good cause.
2006-12-05 05:43:02 · answer #4 · answered by ez_cheez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There isn't a nice way. Asking for monetary gifts is tacky. Asking for ANY gift is tacky.
2006-12-05 04:49:31 · answer #5 · answered by servinggodalone 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't. There's no way to say you want money without sounding crass. "Monetary gifts are preferred over material gifts" means we expect money no matter how nicely you try to put it.
2006-12-05 05:29:01 · answer #6 · answered by Violet Pearl 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Invitations should NOT ask for gifts, monetary or otherwise.
2006-12-05 22:47:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can promise you, Miss Manners would NOT approve.
A party isn't a commercial exchange, or a time for people to shake down their guests.
It is never appropriate to expect presents, let alone tell people they have to give you money. Proper people are always surprised at any present. They wouldn't dream of demanding money.
2006-12-05 12:43:09 · answer #8 · answered by tehabwa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no "nice" way to specify the kind of gift you are demanding. Why not just be happy that someone wants to give your child a gift.
2006-12-05 04:28:16 · answer #9 · answered by guitar teacher 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
There is no nice way. It's tacky to ask for a gift at all!
2006-12-05 04:38:37 · answer #10 · answered by KathyS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋