to gift list or not to gift list PART 2!!pls be honest!

I think it is lovely!!!

At least it's not a money poem. sorry, i think it is cheesy.

why don't you just put 'no presents, just your presence'. simple, to the point, not cheesy.

I like it, it acknowledges the fact that some people have to put themselves out to be there

Yes it is cheesy, but i guess most of the whole 'wedding' thing is cheesy-i say why not add to it!!

I think it's lovely - yes a bit cheesy but in a nice, sweet way!

Personally I think "no presents, just your presence" is cheesier but that's just me ?

Think you've answered your own question! ?

You know your guests so you're the best person to answer it. We felt the same way about the present issue and just ignored it and when asked what we wanted said "no presents thanks - buy yourself something nice". So, you either specifically stipulate that you do not want any presents at all or ignore it. I think you should use the poem if that's what you want.

i agree x

I'm a sucker for wedding cheese, so I love it!

I think that's lovely.

We're wondering what to write in ours but I think I'm going to with something very simply like "Gemma and Mr GL have lived together for many years now and therefore have everything for the home they need. If you would like to give us a gift we would please ask for money contributions towards our honeymoon." Naff but to the point as if people are going to give us gifts I'd rather it was something we could use.

Personally i'm not a fan of any poems in invitations, but it is much much better than a poem asking for money (don't want to start an argument, it's just my preference)

We're not putting anything about presents at all in our invitations, but if we did I would prefer a few lines that addressed the issue directly but politely. If you like the poem and you think your guests will enjoy it then you should use it, but my honest opinion is it wouldn't be right for me.

Poems always seem to be a contentious issue on here! Personally I like it, think its cute, btu just do what u wanna do and if u like it - have it! Thats teh whole point of a wedding that you (and your OH!) can pick the things YOU like x

I don't mind it but don't really see the purpose of it. I'm not offended or bothered by it unlike if it was a money poem.

Why not just leave it out entirely???

Then if anyone asks you can just say "we don't want anything"...

I do understand why you are putting it in, and that you don't want presents. But the bottom line is, people ARE going to get you presents, as hardly anyone turns up without something at a wedding (wouldn't even turn up to a house party without something). You could be in danger of getting 5 toasters if you offer no guidance. lol. xx

That's exactly what we have done so far. We had an auntie on the phone the other night asking us what size our bed is wanting to buy us new sheets for it, we just said we've been together 10 years now and have bought what we've needed as we needed it so said buy OH a pint at the bar!

Personally, we're not putting anything about a gift list / lack of. If anyone asks us, we are just going to say thanks but no thanks, we don't want anything. I'm not a fan of poems in invitations, but that's just me. Although I agree with PG, I'm not really sure of the purpose of it? I just wouldn't mention it at all.

I disagree. I think nowadays people expect the couple to have lived together and choose their presents more carefully. The whole 5 toasters thing happened when couples married young and were moving into their first home together.

We got a lot of towels but hey I love towels and we are slowly using them and guests know that towels are something everyone needs eventually. Means when we have a baby we have soft fluffy towels all ready to use for them.

Personally not a fan of gift related poetry, I prefer a more direct approach! But if as others have said, if it works for you and your guests then go for it. It's a nice touch that you have written it yourself.

Actually, I know someone who ended up with 3 toasters (admittedly not 5), and they were living together. Think people assumed they might like an upgrade!

I think its nice the wee poem! If you wanted something to sound from the heart tho, you could just word it yourself, without the rhyming bit. So juat something like "We have been asked what we would like as a wedding gift by a few people now, and we would lie to say that the greatest gift of all would be for you to share our special day with us. We therefore would like to ask people when you come to the wedding, just to bring yourself. We are both really looking forward to seeing you there!"

Hope thats a wee help. Im just a wee bit undecided about the poem idea with these things!

I'm not a fan of the poem personally, but if you feel it's right for you, go for it.

As for the toaster thing, I shall of course be furious with any guest who deigns to give me a toaster that's not Dualit...

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Love the one in cream....................so chic!