birthday party

[nehasol]

Hi all,

I have been wondering if I could have your opinion on how would you feel?
So for my daughters 5th birthday we are inviting full class and wanted to write on her birthday invitation -
no gifts needed but if you feel you must then no more than £5 gift card for Amazon/Smyths are welcome.

We just don't want people not to come if they can't afford gifts.

How would you feel if you received an invite and it said this?

or if you could help me with better wording?

TIA

no gifts needed but if you feel you must then no more than £5 gift card for Amazon/Smyths are welcome.

I'd feel you were suggesting a minimum gift of £5 in the form of a gift voucher and think it was a bit cheeky.

Hmm I wouldn't write anything. Noone will go to a party without a gift and often at that age the child likes choosing one especially for the birthday child. I know it seems wasteful and annoying receiving so many similar, potentially unwanted gifts, but that is usually just the case with whole class parties and j fortunately part of it. Your child will love opening them all though!

Don't say anything.

Your child is having a party, let people decide what they would like to bring. You don't need to tell them to just spend £5. If they want to spend less, let them. If they want to spend more, allow it.

Your child is young and its lovely for kids to be so excited when opening their presents. Just make sure you thank the parents after.