In lieu of Gifts....

Pretty sure there are such things as "charity registries" where you can register for charitable donations instead of gifts. Maybe look into that?

The only thing I can think of is not mention it on invitation, but have some kind of sign that mentions all gifts will be donated to ____?

I wouldn't put it on the invitation. Either word of mouth or add the link to the charity on your website if there is one.

Because this is a renewal, I think that if the couple wanted to notify people of their request, that'd be ok. To put it on the invitation is tacky. Put it on their wedding website or word of mouth.

We planned a party & vow renewal for our 20th anniv. Did not have a wedding website and did not need gifts. Since the 20th anniv. is the china year, on the invitations we asked our guests to give us marital advice sounding like a Chinese fortune cookie.

Are you a wedding planner?

Don't put it on the invitation and you can pass it by word of mouth.

Thank you all for the advice. I have talked to the couple but it's always greta to hear feed back from the community. I am a starting wedding and event planner located in South Florida. I will try for word of mouth and for an online charity donation page. Thanks again!

If you are a planner, you shouldn't have a bride's account.

Word of mouth, not on the invite. If you're a planner, not only should you know this, but you shouldn't have a bride account.

Word of mouth PLUS on their wedding/renewal website under the "Registry" Section, they can post the home pages of their favorite charities, and add a note that the only gift the couple wants is the presence of friends and family for their day but if someone wishes to celebrate with an additional gift, here are a list of charities the couple supports.... This will make it pretty clear.

Some people will still give physical gifts, and they should receive them graciously and leave it at that.

Right, wrong, or indifferent - if ir were me - i would make a separate insert card for the invitation, and include this information. I would start with: your presence is our present. No gifts please. If you wish to donate to our favorite charity here is the info. Or something like that.

There should never be a mention of gifts of any sort in an invite. It's tacky with a capitol T, no matter how well meaning.

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Sorry I couldn't help it, you're such a know it all so I'm surprised you're not perfect at written English.

Lol!!! I almost NEVER use that word because I'm NEVER sure about it!!!

At least I admit when I don't know it all.

How can you tell the differences between a bride and a vendor account?