Money Poems

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Orchabelle - the money poem thing really doesn't go down well on here as alot of people think that its in rude.

having said that my brother did send out a money poem in his wedding invites -alot of my family thought it was a good idea

Jen

I personally don't like the poems, don't "mind" giving money but just be outright and say it, although 9/10 I would rather get a present... I like the honeymoon gift lists if you already have everything you need at home...

But the poems..... no.

What have i done? Have set the cat amongst the pigeons! I've got some strange response. I had only just heard about the said poems, and thought what a good idea.....sorry

I'm not overly fussed about the poems- althuogh some are a bit naff... I just remember previous threads like this where all hell broke loose...

Was just waiting to see if anyone replied lol xx

Stay. Away. From. The. Poems. !!!?

You haven't done anything wrong - I just think that these are quite emotive.... people either love them or hate them! x

Oh no, somebody i know is sending out a poem. Really it is somebody i know not me

Ha! Don't worry about it. It really is each to their own. (and I totally believe it isn't you....huh.....thousands wouldn't...but I do!!!?)

x

On here it's a no no area! You weren't to know, just never mention them again! ?

If you would rather have money than presents, just tell people you want money or vouchers. There are some really awful money poems out there! If i every got one i would not give money, just an awful present! Who was it with the *** candle? ?

Wow, i'm really surprised. I had to google ROTFL. lesson learnt.

I thought some of the poems were quite funny although in my invites I put "It is your presence, not your presents that is important to us, but should you wish to give a gift a contribution to our honeymoon would be most gratefully received." This was in a friends invitation and I thought it was short, sweet and straight to the point...

x

See when you put it like that, it sounds nice.

Sorry but this is vomit inducing and just far too twee for words.

If you want money then come right out and ask for it don't fluff it up with a torturous poem...?

Well I really like the idea and don't think there should be any "NO GO" Areas on here. At the end off the day everyone is different and everyone has different thoughts.

I'm quite new to this site and I would have posted a thread in this nature and wouldn't even thought twice about it... so don't go saying sorry! You had a questions which was wedding related, which is what this site is for isn't it?

I have a money poem in my invites and everyone that has received them loved them and said what a great idea! (im at work at the mo so when I get home I will copy and paste the one I have to give you some Idea)

X

Thanks for that. 'vomit inducing' is a bit harsh....

I still think vomit inducing!

This wishing well before you here
Has a purpose that's pretty clear.
Please drop some (green) (dough) (ackers) (spondooly) into the slot,
Please don't skimp...make it a lot!(LOL)
We would think it pretty nifty
If it was at least a fifty.
After all it cost us lots of money
To plan this day and our moon of honey!

Thank you,

i think they make people smile. mine wasn't a poem but made them laugh anyway. h2b is a farmer who very rarely comes in without oil or cow sh*t, so we just thought this was quite fitting.

D & K have most things they need for their house, except a garage.

D would like one as somewhere to do his oily jobs,

K would also like one for D to do his oily jobs instead of in the kitchen!

This would also help to make their marriage last longer.

A contribution towards bricks & mortar would be greatly appreciated.

A small wedding list is available at Debenhams for the little things.

Love your Poem kazndave... a nice personal touch. hers the one were having! x

As we already have a house together,
We have all the little things that make life better,
We have a kettle, a toaster and a microwave,
But we would love a honeymoon for which we need to save.
So if you would like to give us a gift,
A contribution towards this would give us a lift,
Please don’t be offended by this type of request,
As our day will be complete just by having you as our guests!

I wouldn't find a money poem offensive if i received one in an invitation.

Ok I have stayed away from this thread all day but now im gonna put my two pennies in ?

As some of you may or may not know we run both Lilypond and A wedding wishing well and I can definitely say that these are far more popular than most think. We are inundated with orders and supply the poems that we either have on site or the couples own verse.

I dont usually post to this type of thread but i do get a bit annoyed when someone asks about money/poems etc and they are met with a reaction which i find a little rude sometimes.

love them or hate them yes but each to their own and if they were that unpopular i would be out of business on that side of things not stocked up to the eys with them and about to open a shop to accomodate!

I guess i have a chance of being flamed here but I couldnt stay zipped any longer ️?️

Well said.

I found a few of the post to be very rude and of putting for us newbies!

Each to there own I say! xxx

There are some lovely ones out there and agree, there are some awful ones just like most things you chose which would suit you best and if the words are written to fit you personally then friends and family will appreciate it.

Genny

They're not to my taste, but I'm sure I'm having plenty of stuff at my wedding that other's wouldn't like, lol!

I think increasingly people have lived together, so will not be asking for towels 'n toasters.

I'm going to put on my invites: "The most important thing to us is that you share our day. However, for those who wish to get us a gift, as we have everything we need for our home, we would really appreciate vouchers from Thomas Cook to allow us to have a lovely honeymoon. For those who would prefer to get us a more traditional gift we do have a small list at John Lewis."

Btw - K&D's cracked me up - especially the bit about the wedding lasting longer!

that was the idea! lol

I have to out my 2 pennies worth in here now.

I have found that the formal has been nicer lately as people have moved on a bit and new people have arrived.

I got beaten up by posts a couple of times one was about asking people that are close in a nice was to contribute to the meal if they would like to come as we're on a budget I got hell for that so was pleasantly supposed to see nice postings on a similar thread the other day.

The other was the church but not meal invite..

I think each to their own.. At the end of the way the people you have coming aren't there for a show or one upmanship they are your friends and family and love you and know you. And understand.

I have invited my cousins to the evening and mentioned that it would be great to see them at the church but will understand if they don’t want to as I havent been able to include them in the meal.

Anyway back on topic.. Each to their own live and let live!

Runs and hides ready to be attacked!

x

I would say that is rather harsh. You ask for peoples opinions, and the honest people we are we gave them you. Just because they aren't what you want to hear doesn't mean we're 'beating you up'.

WMStoBS

I completely agree...if we 'loved' everything we'd be turning into c*nfetti...and if that happens I'm off. The joy of hitched - and the reason it has so many long standing posters - is that you can say exactly what you think/believe, giving the option to the OP to take the advice and work with it, or decide to stick to their guns.

I am only saying that I noticed how different the response was for paying your way this time.. than when I posted several months ago... seems to be more accepted with new members than the long termers and married that are on the forum.

So confetti is the friendlier place then? I wondered why people didnt like it!now I know

I think we are all friendly here. Just honest! I would hate for people not to be honest and only give a opinion when they agree. Whats the point in asking a question if your not prepared to get answers that dont agree with your own thoughts.

I personally quite like money poems, havn't decided yet whether we're gonna have them. I love poetry & we made up a mini poem to go with our std (mainly to point out to people that they were magnets!!) and our cards to ask the bridesmaids & best men to be part of our wedding party. Each to their own.

I think this is the 1st thread about this subject that has been more postive than negative.