How do you ask for no toys at a birthday party?
How do you ask for no toys at a birthday party?
How do you say it without taking the thrill out of it? There is no better and more effective way to ask for no toys than to say it – either written in the invitation or verbal. Try this: “If you want to give a gift to our child, we prefer books, clothes, gift cards, school stuff, or shoes instead of playthings .”
Is it rude to not bring a gift to a birthday party?
If the invitationsays no gifts then it is actually a bit rude to bring one. It's up to the host to set the terms of the party. Guests choose whether they want to attend the party. If you accept an invitation to a no-gift party, it should be with the understanding you won't bring a gift.
Can you say no gifts on an invitation?
So if no gifts are expected at your party, it's pretty much necessary to say so. And if you are the recipient of an invitation asking you not to bring a gift, it's polite to honor the wishes of the host. Don't bring a gift.