There is an art to requesting a wishing well gift from your wedding guests. It is extremely important that guests not feel offended by your request and that you word your request in a way that is a suggestion for a gift idea that guests may or may not wish to partake. Including a wishing well card with your invitations is a nice way of explaining the wishing well concept to your guests. We have included a number of different treasure chest verses to include with your invitations, or you may choose to write your own poem to suit. You may like to mix and match the lines in these verses to come up with your own personal poem - it's about finding a poem that suits your style and personality and that you feel comfortable using.
These Treasure Chest notes can be printed onto card
to match your invitations
1.
Treasure Chest
We don’t wish to offend, but we have it all,
all household goods and so much more.
To save you shopping, sit back and rest,
a gift of currency is our request.
Don’t go overboard and rob any banks,
any little thing will make us smile with thanks.
We will supply the Treasure Chest,
no wrapping, an envelope
and you know best.
Now that we’ve saved you all the fuss,
it would be appreciated if you would come
and celebrate with us.
2.
The Treasure Chest
We’ve got the toaster and a pot or two
Cutlery, crockery, that’s all true
Blankets, sheets ‘n towels of blue
but we’d appreciate your help with the big things too.
We’re saving for renovations our house requires
to make it the home of our dreams & desires.
So if you don’t feel like shopping, here’s an easy way out
an envelope in the chest, is easy no doubt.
At the reception stands our Treasure Chest,
So, in our dreams, you may invest.
3.
Our home is quite complete now,
we’ve been together long,
So please consider our request
and do not take us wrong.
A delicate request it is,
we hope you understand.
Please play along as it will give
our married life a hand.
Most things we need, we’ve already got,
and in our home we can’t fit a lot.
A Treasure Chest,
we thought would be great,
But only if you wish to participate.
So on this special day of ours,
the day that we’ll be Wed.
Don’t hunt for special gifts,
but give money in it’s stead.
And as you drop the envelope,
with money great or small,
Remember to make your wish
as you watch your money fall.
4.
Katie & Ross’s Treasure Chest
We’ve been in the northern hemisphere for a year as you know, Braving London transport, an English summer and even Scottish snow!
But there’s still many places that we would really like to see, Like Spain, Thailand, Amsterdam, Paris, Morocco and even Italy!
We wish to travel another year, to where we haven’t been, You can understand that with toasters and linen, we’re not so keen,
A treasure chest was a fine idea, if you want to go that way, Just place a little bit of money in an envelope and bring it on the day.
So at the reception look out for Ross and Katie’s treasure chest,
And with thanks, in our hopes and dreams you may invest!
5.
Treasure Chest
“More than just adventures so far we’ve shared ,
and our home has been made with love and care.
Most things we need we’ve already got,
and in our house we can’t fit a lot!
A treasure chest we thought would be great,
(but only if you wish to participate!)
A gift of money is placed in the chest,
then make a wish...and hope for the best!
Once we’ve replaced the old with the new,
we can look back and say it was thanks to you!
And in return for your kindness we’re sure,
that one day soon you’ll get what you wished for!
6.
Over the years,
we have made our nest
For this reason we thought,
a Treasure Chest would be best.
To save you shopping and the stress,
a gift to the Chest may suit you best.
So pack your bags
and bring your smile,
enjoy the wedding and relax a while.
We thank you for coming
& contribute what you choose.
It’s just an idea
to beat the shopping blues.
7.
In our house we have the things
that living together normally brings
most household items we've already bought and because of this reason we thought A treasure chest would be great
(only if guests wish to participate)
A gift of money is placed in an envelope
so in the future we hope
to furnish our home to its very best
and always remember it was due to our guests.
8.
To save you looking, shopping and buying,
Heres an idea we hope you like trying.
As we have all the little things we require,
Some money for bigger things is what we desire.
So pop your gift into a card,
It really isn't all that hard.
Place your envelope in our "Treasure Chest'
And we will shop for what is best.
Now that we've saved you all that fuss,
We hope you will come and celebrate with us
9.
If choosing a gift you dread,
then place a note in here instead.
How much to give I hear you say,
any amount will be ok.
At the wedding we will provide,
a treasure chest to place your gift inside.
10.
Your presence at our wedding
Is present enough,
So don’t worry about what to buy
As we have plenty of stuff!
However, if you were thinking of giving a gift
To help us on our way,
A gift of money towards our own home
Would really make our day.
11.
We made a commitment some time ago
that together through life we were destined to go. We purchased our furniture, linen and bedding, in the fulfilling years leading up to our wedding. What else we might need would just be a guess, but what would help us so much
is a gift in our treasure chest.
12.
On this our special wedding day
We would just like to say
We have a house with contents too
So presents would not really do.
But if a gift you'd like to bring
A gift for our treasure chest would be the thing.
We hope this will not cause offence
But in our case it makes more sense.
13.
Now we are to be Mr. & Mrs.
We don't need a wedding list of dishes
We have two kettles, two toasters, a microwave We require a house for which we have to save. If you would like to give us a monetary gift this would surely give us a lift.
We like to think of it as our "Treasure Chest"
Filled with your best wishes to help build our nest.
14.
Soon you will hear our wedding bell,
As Friends and family wish us well.
Our household thoughts are not brand new,
We have twice the things we need for two.
Since we have our share of dishes and bedding, We're having instead a treasure chest wedding. But more important we ask of you, your prayers of love and blessings too!
15.
To support us on our special day
you may wish to follow with tradition
and bring a gift.
Or alternatively you may like to help us
make our honeymoon a little more special.
For this reason we have chosen
a wedding treasure chest.
The treasure chest will be at the reception
where we can receive
your best wishes and contribution.
16.
"We really would appreciate a little money of our own, instead of a little gift for our new home!" We know you want to find something nice But it's such a hassle to find the right price So come and enjoy the day all sunny
We really would appreciate a little money.
17.
So what do you get
For the Bride and Groom
Whose house needs things
In every room?
When shopping for a present
Please, don’t be rash
As the option is there
To just give cash!
We hope that you don’t find
Our request to be funny
But the decision is yours
To buy a present, or give money
Now you have the choice
Please do not fuss
The most important thing of all
Is that you come celebrate with us!
18.
Our worldly possessions are plentiful as such,
On our wedding present list there really isn't much, A gift of currency is all we ask,
To help us on our life long task.
Your presence at our wedding is present enough! But if we're honoured with a gift from you, May we respectfully request a gift of money To help the building of our dream home come true!
19.
The Treasure Chest
We’ve got the toaster and a pot or two,
cutlery, crockery, that’s all true,
blankets, sheets n towels of blue,
but we’d appreciate your help
with the big things too.
We’re saving for the extra’s a new house requires to make it the home of our dreams and desires. So if you don’t feel like shopping, here’s a way out, an envelope in the chest, is easy no doubt.
A gift of money is placed in the chest,
then make a wish………… but do not tell!
Once we’ve replaced the old with the new,
we can look back and say it was thanks to you!
At the reception stands our Treasure Chest,
so your help with the extra’s would really be the best. And in return for your kindness we’re sure, that one day you’ll get what you wish for.
