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Question My husband and I are having a 40th wedding anniversary party on 11/30/08. We would prefer not to receive any gifts. We would like to suggest to our family and friends "If you were planning on giving a gift, please consider bringing an unwrapped toy to be donated to Toys for Tots". How can I word this? Is it absolutely improper to mention gifts on an insert to be included with the invitation?
Answer Dear Helen:
Congratulations on your upcoming anniversary...sounds like an ideal time to celebrate!
As for mention of gifts on invitations, you are right about it being somewhat improper (most folks don't know that or follow the rule) so if you want to remain in the "proper" group I would not.
However, if anyone should ask you, your family members, friends about this gift option...tell the person your idea of the Toys for Tots gifts. Simply say, "It is not necessary, but if you would like to, bring an unwrapped toy, etc. etc.".
This way the word will get around. But I predict that people will do what they please...bring a toy as suggested or the gift that they want to bring or nothing...some people just do their own thing no matter what.
Best to you and I hope that I might be of help to again.
