Dear Teri,My parents are going to be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary in June. We are planning a party for them.They have asked that we put no gifts please on the invitation. But in lieu of gifts give to the building fund at their church. I just wondered if that is correct for a50th Anniversary. I have only heard of that at a funeral.If so how do I word it on the invitation.Thanks
Answer:
Well, it's a bit awkward, but in this situation the proper wording for the invitation can make all the difference. I'd put something on the invitations like:All we need is for you to celebrate with us, but if you wish to make a donation to the building fund of our church, that would be the most wonderful gift we could ever desire.Something like that should be acceptable and convey the proper tone.
Answer:
Well, it's a bit awkward, but in this situation the proper wording for the invitation can make all the difference. I'd put something on the invitations like:All we need is for you to celebrate with us, but if you wish to make a donation to the building fund of our church, that would be the most wonderful gift we could ever desire.Something like that should be acceptable and convey the proper tone.
