Anonymous
Post 08/28/2016 14:41     Subject: No gifts wording for 70th bday party
Anonymous wrote:At 70, they are entitled to gifts. Let people bring gifts if they want to. I don't get the drama/need for attention by saying no gifts.


I am planning an 80th party for my father, and am putting, "No gifts, please" on the invite because he and my mom have everything they need and are downsizing. Why on earth is putting this on an invitation considered "drama or need for attention?" I usually don't post in blogs, but this comment really grabbed my attention.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2015 23:04     Subject: No gifts wording for 70th bday party
Anonymous wrote:in lieu of gifts, donations can be made to mom's nursing home fund.


I guess we're assuming OP isn't the child of any current presidential front runner....
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2015 22:13     Subject: No gifts wording for 70th bday party
How about wording to establish that in lieu of gifts guests may bring a card for a planned "card shower" - nice heartfelt notes from dear friends. I've participated in a card shower and you don't walk in empty-handed - you drop a card in a basket. The honoree can then read these later and keep or whatever.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2015 21:36     Subject: No gifts wording for 70th bday party
Anonymous wrote:"The guest of honor is 70 years old. She has all the shit she'll ever need in life. Don't bring anything. Thanks."

Not much made me smile this week.
This did.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2015 17:55     Subject: No gifts wording for 70th bday party
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:"The guest of honor is 70 years old. She has all the shit she'll ever need in life. Don't bring anything. Thanks."


This is the best


Awesome. My inlaws are only 62 and told us this practically verbatim. We now give them restaurant gift cards or show tickets.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2015 17:32     Subject: No gifts wording for 70th bday party
Anonymous wrote:"No gifts please, just come and cherish memories."


Or how about "No gifts please, just come WITH a cherished memory to share." and then at some point go around the table and share the memories.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2015 17:24     Subject: No gifts wording for 70th bday party
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:"The guest of honor is 70 years old. She has all the shit she'll ever need in life. Don't bring anything. Thanks."


This is the best


you could add: "her kids are going to be forced to sift through it some day, so let's just all keep it under control, 'kay? Wine, chocolate or flowers..."
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2015 13:57     Subject: No gifts wording for 70th bday party
Honestly we just write "no gifts, please" because I don't want anyone to feel obligated. We've also written "your presence is the present" on my grandparents 90th invites.

I wish I didn't have to write it, but I don't want to be accused of a gift grab. I wish everyone would just stop with the gifts. Not even kids need more things.