So, mumsnet wedding jury...

[LadyFlumpalot]

How on earth do I go about including an expression of wish in our invites without offending everyone?

Basically we have been living together for 9 years so we don't want or need toasters, plates, ornaments or towels. We do desperately want a cracking honeymoon as we haven't had a holiday in six years. However I know that, according to Mumsnet, asking for a honeymoon contribution is considered very bad form. So, please tell me how to acceptably word the following:

"We really don't need anything, or expect anything, however, if you really want to buy something - please contribute towards our honeymoon."

PS - we are talking a long weekend in Europe, not a month in the Maldives.

My friends had an account for their honeymoon, money donated was used for trips and experiences, I didn't find anything wrong with it, just happy that we could contribute to some special memories!

We put that we didn't want presents for the same reason as OP, but we did say we wanted to go whale watching on honeymoon and any donations would be put to this, we couldn't have afforded it otherwise. We got our trip and took a photo of us holding a sign saying Thankyou and used on the Thankyou cards when we got back. It meant a huge amount to us and we really appreciated it!

People want to contribute (I always have) and if you don't specify you'll only be asked over and over again what you want!