https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:24:27 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-say-no-birthday-gifts-necessary#post-2149636 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:00:41 +0000 MamaCate 2149636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@GreenThumb: we were invited to a couple 2 y.o. Parties where the invite said "your presence is your present--please no gifts" or something like that. We abided by their request but some people brought stuff anyway. I thought it was a tactful way to say it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-say-no-birthday-gifts-necessary#post-2149624 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 08:54:15 +0000 snowjewelz 2149624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always just out right say no gifts necessary! People end up getting them always anyway... If you think people will still want to gift, maybe you can specify what gifts? I always ask the parents too what they need/want. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-say-no-birthday-gifts-necessary#post-2149589 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 08:30:54 +0000 LBee 2149589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No presents please, [child's name] appreciates just your presence! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-say-no-birthday-gifts-necessary#post-2149527 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 07:32:38 +0000 skipra 2149527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I thought it was considered tacky to put on the invitation so I have been kind of casually mentioning it to people as they RSVP, like most of the time they ask what they can bring. Or when I tell them I sent an invitation I say that although it's a birthday party we really just want an excuse to see friends and family so please no presents. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-say-no-birthday-gifts-necessary#post-2149516 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 07:15:53 +0000 Greentea 2149516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No gifts please! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-say-no-birthday-gifts-necessary#post-2149495 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 06:45:41 +0000 travellingbee 2149495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Your presence is present enough! No gifts necessary. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-say-no-birthday-gifts-necessary#post-2149494 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 06:41:59 +0000 GreenThumb 2149494@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm going to send out invitations for DD's 2nd birthday soon and we are already overwhelmed with toys. I want to convey that no gifts are necessary, but I'm not sure what words to use. Any ideas? Also, just a little note at the bottom?</p> <p>Thanks! </p>