help with poem wording please

rene2b

i have the invites just need to send them :rolleyes:
but want to inc a money poem(i kno a few ppl think its cheeky but thats there opinions)

please can someone help me with wording we are going to print these ourselfs

we'd like these words in the poem if poss

1,i dont want to be rude
2,honeymoon
3,presents are welcome
4,bird cage
5,more important your presence at our specal day(along these lines lol)


please nothing about pots/pans toasters these are just cheesy now:p

mighty_mondo

after a quick google on here -

http://www.love-of-poems.com/wedding-poems-asking-for-money-as-gift.html


i really like this one

Please find within this poem
Information just for you,
With some rules and regulations
That we both insist you do.


Save the date of (Saturday 17th June)
Is the first thing to say
To share the love and happiness
On our wedding day.


The second one is vital
If you're to be our guest,
To eat, drink and be merry
Or do your very best.


The third one is an order
So don't bring two left feet,
As when the evening comes around
You MUST dance to the beat.


The fourth rule can be broken
We really do not mind,
But if you choose to follow it
Thank you for being kind.


We've been together for a few years
And have a lovely home,
There are not too many items now
We don't already own.


So if your thoughts were on a gift
Your presence will suffice,
But if you really feel the need
Then travel vouchers would be nice.


The choice is really up to you
And we would like to say
We hope you come, enjoy yourselves
And have a lovely day.

rene2b

awwww thats sooo nice
thank you very much just going to show the h2b
thanks hun xx

mighty_mondo

no probs, glad i can help

im actually going to show w2b when she gets home....we hadnt really considered the money poem idea (i had never heard of it till i joined here!)

the power of MSE!

rene2b

lol,i think its the 'in'thing now adays
but try telling my mum that haha

Mme.Hibou

I'm with your mum on this one. Just don't say anything, you'll be surprised at how many people just ask you.

rene2b

Lydia82 wrote: »

I'm with your mum on this one. Just don't say anything, you'll be surprised at how many people just ask you.

i would rather just put a poem in with the invites:o
dont want to 'ask'for money it doesnt sound nice

dont get me wrong i understand alot of people dont have the money and i would much rather people just come to my wedding without anything

just dont want to end up with 3 kettles 2 toasters and things that will just end up in the charity shop!

superfran_uk

I'm going down the 'say nothing' route. Doesn't matter how nice the poem is, or how well it rhymes, they still come across as a bit rude and money-grabbing. Just my 2pence worth. No one buys kettles or toasters these days and most will give vouchers or money without having to be asked. I'd be less inclined to give money if it was requested. Maybe that's just me?

mighty_mondo

i think its one of those subjects that clearly divides opinions

each to their own is say, ive never had this in any wedding invites but have had the old wedding list

both very similar IMO and im not sure how they are viewed by most folf as great idea or downright presumptious

superfran_uk

I don't like wedding lists either. The concept makes me feel all wrong! Have never been to a wedding with a list or a money poem; probably my friends are of a similar mind.

As my mum always says; I want doesn't get!

mighty_mondo

i have been at a few wediings with lists, it has saved any efforts picking pressies but we wont be having one - i think they are cheeky

not sure bourt the money poem, seems like a good idea but dont want to offend, i just know cash would be a godsend for us rather than vouchers or towels

but like i said in a diif post, pressies aint important, guests turning up & shareing in th joy of the day are