A woman who will soon be attending a wedding was left more than a little taken aback when she received the couple's "presumptuous and tasteless".
According to this miffed wedding guest, she wasn't best pleased by the couple writing that they would "very much appreciate money" instead of a gift, that would go towards paying for their honeymoon.
The exasperated woman says this is the second invite she's had in a row that made such a request from guests. She found this second one to be particularly cheeky given that, in her view, the newlyweds-to-be are "b***** rolling in it".
Taking to Mumsnet, the unnamed woman vented: "I personally couldn't physically write this in an invitation as it just feels presumptuous and tasteless.
"Maybe this last invite got my back up as this couple has been together well over ten years, already have children, earn around £150,000 between them, massive house, and already go on countless holidays at home and abroad.
"They could have easily omitted such a line from the invite. I understand they don't want toasters and towels, but surely there's another way?!"
Considering other ways they could have worded the invite, the fed-up guest suggested they could have written something to the effect of, "your presence at our wedding would be more than enough, but if you'd like to gift us something to mark this day, please give a donation to XYZ charity which is close to our hearts because of XYZ?"
Her post has sparked a variety of opinions. While some agreed that the invite was "tacky", others felt it was perfectly acceptable, and made much more sense than ending up with a pile of unwanted gifts.
One person commented: "I think it's really tacky but seems to be the accepted thing. To me, it's kinda rude and grabby."
Another argued: "It's tacky as f***. But why should they ask you to donate to charity just because they earn well? As much as it's tacky, I prefer to just throw money in a card as it's easier than trying to think of a present."
A third reasoned: "I think a lot of people write this now so they don't get six Mr and Mrs mugs and endless tea towels. People used to buy gifts for the newlyweds' house but the majority of people live together for a few years before getting married now.
"I agree it comes across as rude but I'd rather have the money than unwanted cliché gifts."
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