Over the last few years, I have noticed a trend at Pakistani weddings: The invitations clearly say “no boxed gifts,” which is obviously code for “we want money” instead. Have you or your ...

and invitations. With the festive season and New Year approaching, we all get multiple invites and gifts but remember that this is an invitation, not an order to be there. Of course, the person ...

Sometimes you have to—or simply want to—say no ... invitation, emphasize how important they are to you and offer heartfelt wedding wishes. It’s also always a nice gesture to send a wedding ...

I intend to include “No gifts, please” on the invitations. All that being said, I realize some people will bring a gift anyway. Some of the people I will be inviting tend to give gifts of ...

I have heard that it is improper to request “no gifts” on the invitation because that assumes gifts would be given. What is proper etiquette for this? I want to see my family members ...

But, I’ve been shocked to receive a few invitations that included this note: “Please no gifts.” While I’ve seen requests like ...

There is no real heartfelt appreciation for attendance or gifts. I feel guilty declining these invitations, but at the same time, I honestly believe these are just gift-grabbing events.

Over the last few years, I have noticed a trend at Pakistani weddings: The invitations clearly say “no boxed gifts,” which is obviously code for “we want money” instead. Have you or your ...