"In lieu of gifts. . . "

It's bad etiquette to mention gifts at all on the invitation, even to request no gifts. If people are asking you, you can tell them you don't want gifts, but don't put it on the invitation/inserts.

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I would say nothing and then donate any gifts you receive to the charities of your choosing. Many people have strong views on what charities they support, others have strong views on that then technically being a tax deduction, so I would say it's nobody's business what you do with your gifts. Also, as pp have said, if asked by individuals let them know that their presence st the event is enough of a gift and you would not like anything more!

Thanks!! That's what I was thinking all along - just needed to hear it from someone else!!

Don't say anything, on the invite/website/stds or anything else about gifts in any form. You can let them know you don't expect anything (word of mouth) and if you do get money, donate in your own name.

The thing with donating to charities is that it's dicey. Some have problems with the cause; some with the admin fees. Some of the biggest most popular charities actually donate very little to the actual cause.

Agree with say nothing and then you can donate in your name after all is said and done.

What @WWLaura said!

Most people will give cash, don't say anything and then donate as you plan.

Don't mention anything about gifts (or no gifts) on the invitation.

Just another vote in support of what WWLaura said.

Another vote not to put it on the invites

Don't say anything on invites and donate the money. Eta: If you say no gifts then the charitable cause may suffer.