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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you don’t say anything it is assumed you want gifts. I like “no gifts” as both a host and a guest. Did that for our wedding. Close family members and friends gave checks or gift cards. Didn’t get any boxed gifts and most people didn’t bring anything. [/quote]

OP here. We also did no gifts for our wedding, but we did suggest a charity if people insisted. Worked great.

I get it that it's convenient for adults not to bring a gift, and I certainly don't want anyone to feel obligated. We are not wealthy (by DC standards) but also don't need any more "stuff" and DS has everything he needs. But growing up, I remember the gift exchanges were in fact meaningful to us as kids, and that's the part I'm wondering about. Isn't gifting also about strengthening relationships and teaching empathy ("let's get Larla an Elsa magic wand, since she loves Frozen, even if you don't"), etc.?  Would I be taking away something more than a gift if I wrote "no gifts?"[/quote]

it sounds like you and your child want the gifts so don't put 'no gifts' then. but warning: most gifts are total junk. i thought most people would bring legos but in fact we only got one small lego set (a boy themed one, to boot - so probably a regift).[/quote]

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