How to say "no presents" on invite?

[doodleboo]

We're inviting the whole class to DS's party in a couple of weeks - what is the best way to say "no presents thank you" on the invite?

Don't want to sound rude! Thank you :)

WE put he line No presents please at bottom of invite . THEN at ballet, school gate etc when topic came up explained why and said that we will not being giving guests party bags.

Whole class plus invited don't want to have to deal with that number of presents or party bags or do that many thank you letters or drown in a sea of toys. MOST people have been fine about it, one or two say " OH but we MUST we'd feel embarrassed not to" which I guess is their problem not mine.They can bring a present but it won't be opened at party, will be sidelined into the kitchen pronto.

One or two others , parents of boys close friends have said, can we give Boy a present for him to open on his birthday ( different day to party) to which I am saying " yes, if you would like to".

I don't think boy will feel cheated of presents, we try and drum into our kids that they should not expect to be given stuff.

captainbarnacle, just being realistic. We got some doubles that ended up at the charity shop. However, I think you are missing the point. THEY GET TOO MUCH!

littlebillie i am with you regarding th environment side of things. I think i will say nothing this year and then go with no presents/ coin in card next year, when i know people better (if i make it through this party!)

Well, as if on queue my 2 yr old got a party invite today from someone I hardly know. At the bottom it says "Please don't feel obliged to bring a gift" - I think that was a great way of putting it. It's not telling anyone what to do. It's just saying that present giving is not central to this party. Good stuff!