You should probably respectfully request that guests do not bring gifts. They can still bring gifts or money if they choose.
They requested that the guests should give to charity, instead of giving gifts.
When an invitation requests no gifts then you do not bring a gift, but, if you like you could bring a card depending on what the occasion is for.Also you could give some money instead so then they can choose what they want to spend their money on
At Greek debutante balls, it is not a strict expectation for guests to give gifts, but it is considered a thoughtful gesture. Guests may choose to bring gifts for the debutante, often in the form of monetary contributions or tokens of appreciation, to celebrate the occasion. Ultimately, the focus is on honoring the debutante and her family rather than on gift-giving.
If you want your guests not to bring gifts to the birthday party, you can simply put "No gifts, please" as a foot note on the birthday invitation.
The guests brings the gifts in argentina
Some hotels may provide sanitary pads for guests upon request, but it is not a standard amenity. It is recommended to bring your own supplies when traveling.
Ask them to replace gifts for foods and wine. At least to half of them.
A wishing well reception is a reception at which the bride and groom request cash in lieu of gifts. Couples do this in order to recoup wedding costs or when they have already cohabitated prior to the wedding and therefore have no need for the traditional househould item gifts. Guests are expected to bring a card with cash or gift cards inside to drop in the wishing well at the reception.
In the birthday invitation card you can put 'no gifts please.'
If the gift cards are to thank the guests at your wedding for their gifts then it would be tacky to ask for gift cards and you can purchase them in boxes (much cheaper) in a large drug store; card shop and sometimes book shops.
rich and posh peoplw who had alot of money who would bring extreme amount of gifts which would cost over £100