Hosting a party but don't want any gifts

[LloydsBlackHorse]

Is it rude to say no gifts please on the invitations? Is there a better way to do it?

If people really do want to do something I'd prefer if they gave money to charity or something. Is there any way that I can set something up so people can make dontations instead?

Not rude. Just tell people youre not being polite that youre really serious.

Not rude at all! Maybe create digital invitations (like in a form of a smartshow 3d slideshow or something similar) and provide the link to a charity project explaining you support it and would deeply appreciate if your friends did the same and it would be the best gift for you.

We had a party for a special anniversary and created a Just giving page and asked people to donate to the local hospice. We raised nearly £1000. I think people were relieved not to have to try to think of a gift.

Not ride at all, I have seen this plenty.

Either take in donations on the day or set up a JustGiving.

It depends if the party is for you a for a child.

If it's for you do what you want. If it's for a child I don't think it's fair (and many will feel bad and bring a gift instead).

If you go down the charity route suggest they donate to a charity they want.

I am seeing this more and more to be honest. The only complaints I have heard about things like this are from those that really enjoy buying gifts for people. I think most people are relieved that they don’t have to think.

How could it be rude to ask someone not to buy a gift, what's the explanation for that?

I wouldn't even go to the gaff of setting up a charity page unless you've a very special reason

Wont people just be happy to go to the party? No need to stress about making them spend money