It is rude to put any preference or request for gifts on the invitation. The way you can let your preference be known, without asking for a gift, is to list what you want on a registry. Many couples have a wedding website, and under registry, politely state you have all the household goods you need.
Be Direct but Polite: You can express your desire for a gift in a straightforward manner while maintaining politeness. For example, ``I've been thinking about (specific item) and would love it for (occasion).'' Use Context: If there's a specific occasion, like a birthday or holiday, you can mention that.
Personally, I'm a huge fan of just stating the facts without trying to hide it in a poem. FH and I will likely say ``if you would like to give a gift, any contribution towards our honeymoon would be much appreciated''.
Ing to The Knot, which is a popular wedding planning website, you should be spending anywhere from $75-$100 on a wedding gift for a co-worker, distant friend, or even acquaintance. For close friends and family, a wedding gift should be anywhere from $100-$125.
Always Write Out the Couple's Full Names You should also resist your excitement to turn the check into a sentimental document by using a playful format like, “Mr. and Mrs. Carter” or “The New Mr. and Mrs.
Instead make the check out as ``John Smith OR Jane Doe''. ing to the state and their bank, both these people exist at the time of the reception (when gifts are given) and depositing them in the bank isn't a problem. Either party can endorse and deposit the check, since the word ``OR'' is used.