Gift Card Wedding Gifts

by Nichole
(Houston, TX)

How do we word the verbiage on asking for gift cards? For a little over a year all of our stuff will be in storage and we have no idea where will be when we get back.



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Good wedding etiquette rules state that you will not want to mention your preference of gifts in your wedding invitations. There are a couple good alternatives, however, for spreading the word.

First, if you haven’t already you will want to choose one or two stores that you would like to receive gift cards from.

One thing to remember is that some guests may still give you a gift instead of a gift card. Identifying a store at least increases the chances that these guests will buy a gift from the store you identified.

If you don’t already have a wedding website, create one and use it to get the word out. Take a minute and explain your situation and why you prefer to receive gift cards and from what stores.

Have some fun and use a poem or rhyme asking for gift cards. Your guests will feel better knowing why you are asking for gift cards and what they are going to be used for.

Your family, friends and wedding party are a great way to spread the word that you would prefer gift cards. Have them spread the word to the rest of your guests.

At your wedding reception you can have a wishing well or gift box as a place for your guests to put their cards with gift cards. There are some really neat ideas that you can use including bird cage gift boxes and other boxes that can match your wedding theme.

To Your Wedding!
Danielle & Stephen