Boxed Wedding Invitation

I am going to my friend's wedding and it says that in her invitation. What does that mean? Does it mean they expect money?
My parents thought it was rude too. When I was getting married, we made sure that we did not mention gifts in the invitations in any way.

As everyone has already said the obvious answer (that they are rude)--I shall attempt to give a different answer. Perhaps it is a destination wedding and they'd have to Fedex all gifts home. Or they are moving and meant that they could not fly with any big boxed gifts. They were out of room and meant that due to FAA regulations, please do not give us something boxed but instead wait until we have a new address and mail it there. I have seen that politely added in the invite. "As many of you know, we are in the process of moving to California. Much of our belongings are in storage but we do not have a new address. We will send it out to each of you as soon as possible" That politely informed guests that a big box would be difficult to transport.

Or my only other thought is that they meant
In lieu of gifts please make a donation to a charity in our name. We have all the boxed gifts we need and there are many people who are in far greater need than us. They just didn't know how to phrase it like that.

That is exactly what I would do for them. I would make a nice donation--I recommend St Jude's Children's hospital or Susan G Komen Breast Cancer fund. Worthwhile charities and I'm sure thats EXACTLY what the couple meant. Not to mention--if they were rudely asking for cash, you have nicely not given in to their rudeness and perhaps set them in their place. In fact, I would even include a polite note. Something along the lines of: I know you didn't want anything in a box taking up space, so for your wedding we have made a donation to this charity. We know it is what you wanted most--something that's worth is beyond the limited scope of a box. Congratulations and we wish you many happy years together.

2007-06-12 08:01:09 by Trix_R_not_4_kids

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Instead of boxed gifts, I want to know how to ask it properly and formally.

You don't. It's very rude. You also shouldn't list where you are registered, as it implies that you are expecting gifts.

2008-12-15 08:11:37 by jir0

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I was looking for them on google, but they are extreamly expensive, im considering doing it my self, but i cant find the boxes, my invites are 5x7 , so i need them to be at least 6x8, can anyone help me find these boxes... thanks!
Its envelopes its actual boxes, the ones ive seen are like fabric silk boxes, but im just looking for the cardboard ones. ill add the fabric myself.
this is what im trying to go for
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i think they are gorgeous but they are 40 dollars per invite... and i have 100 guest... lol too much money so i want to make my own but i need to find the boxes.... I will try Michaels, and see if they have it.

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2007-08-24 06:07:37 by Bride 2 be!!

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Do you mean using invites that you buy in a box, and just write down your own information on the inside?
To be honest - if you're able to customized them a bit, you know, add your own flair to it - something to represent yourself and your partner - I think they could be great. :) Just make sure they give a little insight into the colors - or what to expect - at the wedding. :P

OR

Do you mean an invite that is delivered in a box?
http://pics.gallery.weddingbee.com/2818. box_invitations.jpg.resize
Cause those seem like a bunch of fun. Hard work - but entirely cool looking! :)

2010-02-25 19:02:04 by Amanda

Does this mean we're supposed to give cash?

Also - is it just me or is that a bit tacky as it implies we're supposed to bring a gift so long as it isn't in a box?
The couple don't currently live together - they're moving into a house after the wedding. I assumed they would want a registry seeing as they're going to need all the stuff for their home.

The bride is 25 or so and the groom is 27 if it matters. They're not planning on moving anywhere either so it wouldn't be about transporting the gifts.

Is there a logical reason they're asking? Perhaps any 'gifts' (meaning, Money) will go towards paying for the wedding, or the honeymoon? Or are they perhaps planning a long distance move, and bringing everything with them would be near impossible?

Last year I went to 9 weddings that were all "No boxed gifts". Mainly because of the reasons I just stated.
I'd rather hear "Thanks for the cash!" than hear, "Well, we took back that stupid blender you got us -- we had 5 too many". haha.

2009-02-22 07:29:24 by Olivia J