{"id":15708,"date":"2026-06-11T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paperlust.co\/blog\/?p=15708"},"modified":"2026-06-05T19:10:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T09:10:42","slug":"wishing-well-wording-wedding-invitations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paperlust.co\/blog\/wishing-well-wording-wedding-invitations\/","title":{"rendered":"Wishing Well Wording for Wedding Invitations: 20+ Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n#post-15708 .entry-content p,\n#post-15708 .entry-content li { font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n#post-15708 .entry-content h2 { text-transform: none !important; font-size: 34px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 56px; margin-bottom: 16px; }\n#post-15708 .entry-content h3 { text-transform: none !important; font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 12px; }\n#post-15708 .entry-content table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 18px; margin: 28px 0; }\n#post-15708 .entry-content th { background: #1a1a1a; color: #fff; padding: 11px 16px; text-align: left; }\n#post-15708 .entry-content td { padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; }\n#post-15708 .entry-content tr:nth-child(odd) td { background: #f9f9f9; }\n#post-15708 .entry-content tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #fff; }\n<\/style>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin:24px auto 36px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2Milk-and-Honey-01-10.jpg\" alt=\"Milk and Honey wedding invitation suite, Paperlust\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:inline-block;border-radius:4px;\" \/><\/p>\n<div data-locale-router=\"v1\"><strong>Shop wedding invitations:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/us\/browse\/wedding-invitations\/\">USA<\/a> | <a href=\"\/browse\/wedding-invitations\/\">Australia<\/a> | <a href=\"\/gb\/browse\/wedding-invitations\/\">UK<\/a> | <a href=\"\/ca\/browse\/wedding-invitations\/\">Canada<\/a> | <a href=\"\/nz\/browse\/wedding-invitations\/\">New Zealand<\/a><\/div>\n<p>Asking guests to contribute to a wishing well is one of the most practical gift requests a couple can make, and it has become genuinely mainstream in American weddings. The challenge is the wording: how do you communicate &#8220;we&#8217;d love cash&#8221; in a way that feels warm, personal, and not the least bit grabby? This guide gives you 20+ ready-to-use examples, etiquette guidance, and everything you need to craft wording that fits your tone. If you are already designing a separate wishing well card to include in your suite, our companion guide on <a href=\"\/blog\/wishing-well-cards-wedding-wording\/\">wishing well card wording and design<\/a> covers the physical card itself in detail.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#f8f6f3;border-left:4px solid #c9a96e;padding:20px 24px;margin:28px 0;\">\n  <strong>Quick Reference: Three Ways to Handle a Wishing Well<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:14px;font-size:0.95em;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#1a1a1a;color:#fff;\">\n<th style=\"padding:11px 16px;text-align:left;\">Option<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:11px 16px;text-align:left;\">Where the wording appears<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:11px 16px;text-align:left;\">Best for<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\"><strong>Wishing well insert card<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">Separate card enclosed with the invitation<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">Most couples; keeps invitation text clean<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\"><strong>Wording on the invitation itself<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">Small line at the bottom of the main card<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">Minimal suites without an insert; elopements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\"><strong>Honeymoon fund URL only<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">Website card or wedding website mention<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">Couples who want the subtlest possible ask<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Is It Acceptable to Ask for Cash Gifts on a Wedding Invitation?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, and it has been for a long time. The hesitation many couples feel is a holdover from older etiquette rules that assumed guests always wanted a physical registry. Today, most wedding guests actively prefer giving cash or contributing to an experience fund because it is useful and avoids shipping logistics. A 2026 survey by The Wedding Report found that more than 60 percent of American couples now include some form of cash gift request in their invitation suite.<\/p>\n<p>The key is tone. Guests respond well to wording that is warm, specific about why cash gifts work for you (you already have a furnished home; you are saving for a down payment; you want to fund a once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon), and never apologetic. Phrasing like &#8220;if you were thinking of giving a gift&#8221; strikes the right balance. Avoid anything that sounds transactional or lists a dollar amount.<\/p>\n<p>A few firm etiquette guidelines still apply:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not include gift information on the invitation card itself if you can avoid it. A separate insert card is the universally accepted approach.<\/li>\n<li>Never list specific dollar amounts or tiers.<\/li>\n<li>Always make cash gifts optional. Language like &#8220;your presence is truly our greatest gift, but if you wish to contribute&#8221; keeps the ask gracious.<\/li>\n<li>If you have a physical wishing well at the venue, mention it briefly so guests know to bring an envelope.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin:32px auto;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3GraceCustom2542.jpg\" alt=\"Grace wedding invitation suite , Paperlust\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:inline-block;border-radius:4px;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Wishing Well Wording on the Invitation vs a Separate Insert Card<\/h2>\n<p>The etiquette consensus is clear: gift information belongs on a separate card, not the main invitation. The invitation communicates the event. Mixing gift requests into that text makes the event feel transactional. A dedicated insert card signals that you have thought it through and are treating the request as a secondary note rather than a condition of attendance.<\/p>\n<p>For more on how insert cards work within a full invitation suite, including sizing, paper pairing, and print method options, see our full guide on <a href=\"\/blog\/wedding-invitation-insert-cards\/\">wedding invitation insert cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>When wording on the invitation is acceptable<\/h3>\n<p>There are a few scenarios where a brief line on the invitation itself is fine:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The suite is intentionally minimal (one card only, no inserts).<\/li>\n<li>You are sending a digital save the date with wishing well details embedded.<\/li>\n<li>The main invitation has a dedicated &#8220;gifts&#8221; section as part of its layout.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In these cases, keep the wording to one sentence at the bottom of the card, in a smaller font than the main copy.<\/p>\n<h3>When the insert card is always the better choice<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Formal or traditional weddings where the invitation text is ceremonial.<\/li>\n<li>Suites that include multiple inserts (RSVP, details card), the wishing well card blends in naturally.<\/li>\n<li>Any situation where you want to write more than one line about the request.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Classic Wishing Well Poem Wording Examples<\/h2>\n<p>Rhyming verse has been the traditional format for wishing well requests in Australian-origin wedding stationery, and it has carried over well into American wedding culture. A short poem softens the ask and reads as charming rather than direct. Use any of these as-is or adapt them to your tone.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nWe have a home filled with everything we need,<br \/>\nSo a wishing well gift would be welcomed indeed.<br \/>\nNo matter the amount, big or small,<br \/>\nYour presence on our day means most of all.\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nOur home is complete and our hearts are full,<br \/>\nBut a little well-wish would be wonderful.<br \/>\nIf you would like to give a gift today,<br \/>\nA contribution toward our future would make our day.\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nWe have plates and we have pots,<br \/>\nAnd furniture filling quite a lot of spots.<br \/>\nIf you wish to give a gift from the heart,<br \/>\nA cash contribution would be the perfect start.\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nTwo hearts, one home, and everything we need,<br \/>\nExcept the memories yet to be made.<br \/>\nIf you wish to help us build our story,<br \/>\nA wishing well gift would bring us glory.\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nTogether we have built a home with love,<br \/>\nFilled with all the things we are dreaming of.<br \/>\nYour company at our wedding is our greatest gift,<br \/>\nBut a cash contribution would give our hearts a lift.\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nWe don&#8217;t need a toaster or new sets of sheets,<br \/>\nWhat we&#8217;d love is to fund some incredible feats.<br \/>\nA wishing well donation, large or small,<br \/>\nWould mean more to us than anything at all.\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin:32px auto;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/modern-wedding-ideas-hero-paperlust.jpg\" alt=\"Modern Paperlust wedding invitation suite with charcoal envelope, oversized condensed serif typography, and white script hooks on a cream flatlay\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:inline-block;border-radius:4px;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Simple Wishing Well Wording Without a Poem<\/h2>\n<p>Not every couple wants a rhyme. Direct, conversational wording works just as well and often feels more authentic to modern couples. These examples are designed to be brief enough for a small insert card or a single line at the bottom of an invitation.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nOur home is already full of the things we love. If you would like to give a gift, a contribution to our wishing well would mean the world to us.\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nYour presence is our greatest gift. If you would like to contribute something more, we kindly ask for a cash gift toward our future adventures.\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nIf you are thinking of a gift, we would be grateful for a contribution to our wishing well. No amount is too small, and your presence on our day means everything.\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nWe have everything we need to start our life together. In lieu of traditional gifts, we gratefully welcome cash contributions to our wishing well.\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nRather than a traditional registry, we have set up a wishing well. If you wish to give a gift, a cash contribution is warmly appreciated. Please bring an envelope on the day.\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nWe are lucky to already have a home filled with the things we love. If you would like to give a gift, we kindly ask for a contribution to our honeymoon fund or a small cash gift.\n<\/div>\n<h2>Honeymoon Fund Wording Examples<\/h2>\n<p>Naming the destination or experience makes honeymoon fund wording more specific and more compelling. Guests feel like their contribution is going somewhere meaningful rather than into a general pool. If you have a dedicated platform such as Honeyfund or Wanderable, include the URL on the card.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nInstead of gifts, we are asking for contributions to our honeymoon fund. We are heading to Italy after the wedding and would love to share every experience with you in spirit. Please visit [your-fund-url] to contribute.\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nOur greatest wish is to explore the world together. If you would like to give us a gift, a contribution to our honeymoon fund would help us create memories that last a lifetime. Contributions welcome at [your-fund-url].\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nWe are skipping the registry this time around. If you want to treat us, please consider contributing to our honeymoon adventure fund at [your-fund-url]. Every dollar goes toward the trip of a lifetime.\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nWe would love nothing more than to celebrate our marriage with a honeymoon we will never forget. If you wish to give a gift, please contribute to our travel fund at [your-fund-url]. Your generosity means the world.\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nIn place of a traditional gift registry, we kindly ask for contributions to our honeymoon in [destination]. Details at [your-fund-url]. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin:32px auto;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/std-paperlust-14473-feat-06.jpg\" alt=\"Paperlust golden native save the date postcard front and back display showing address side\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:inline-block;border-radius:4px;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>How to Word a Wishing Well When You Also Have a Registry<\/h2>\n<p>Many couples run both a traditional registry (for relatives who prefer tangible gifts) and a wishing well or cash fund. This is perfectly acceptable. The key is to present them as equal options rather than ranking one as preferred. That way, every guest can give in the way that feels right to them.<\/p>\n<h3>Wording that introduces both options gracefully<\/h3>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nWe have set up a small registry for those who love the joy of giving a tangible gift, as well as a wishing well for those who prefer a cash contribution. Both are genuinely appreciated. Registry details at [registry-url], or bring an envelope on the day.\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nYour gift, whatever form it takes, is a generous expression of your love. We have a registry at [registry-url] and a cash wishing well at the reception. Both are welcomed with equal gratitude.\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nIf you would like to give a gift, we have two options for you. Our registry is available at [registry-url] for those who enjoy selecting a physical gift. We also welcome cash contributions to our wishing well on the day.\n<\/div>\n<h3>Tips for balancing both options<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>List the registry first if it is primarily for family members who prefer a structured list. This signals that it is the &#8220;traditional&#8221; path.<\/li>\n<li>List the wishing well first if you genuinely prefer cash contributions. Most guests will take the first option as the primary one.<\/li>\n<li>Include both on the same insert card rather than two separate cards. It is cleaner and signals that neither option is obligatory.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the registry small (10 to 15 items) so that even guests who choose it feel like they had a meaningful selection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What to Put on the Wishing Well Card Insert Itself<\/h2>\n<p>If you are ordering a separate insert card as part of your suite, the wishing well card has a few practical elements to cover in addition to your chosen wording.<\/p>\n<h3>Essential information to include<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Your chosen wishing well wording (poem, prose, or a single gracious sentence).<\/li>\n<li>Whether you have a physical wishing well box at the reception venue and where it will be placed (e.g., &#8220;a wishing well will be available near the gift table&#8221;).<\/li>\n<li>Any online fund URL if you are using a digital platform.<\/li>\n<li>A brief note if you prefer envelopes (e.g., &#8220;cash in an envelope is most welcome&#8221;).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What to leave off<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Dollar amounts or suggested contribution levels.<\/li>\n<li>Any wording that frames cash as the only acceptable gift if you also have a registry.<\/li>\n<li>Lengthy explanations for why you want cash rather than gifts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Card size and print options<\/h3>\n<p>Wishing well insert cards typically print at the same size as your RSVP card or details card to keep the suite consistent. At Paperlust, you can order insert cards in digital print (full color, fast production), flat foil (for a metallic accent on the card title or a decorative detail), or letterpress for a deeply tactile, luxe finish. Each insert card is designed to match your chosen invitation style, keeping the entire suite cohesive.<\/p>\n<p>Browse the full range of <a href=\"\/us\/browse\/wedding-invitations\/\">wedding invitations and suite options<\/a> to find a design that works for every card in your suite.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is it rude to ask for cash on a wedding invitation?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"No. Requesting cash gifts has become a widely accepted practice in American weddings. 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If you are only using an online fund, skip this line and include the URL instead.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What size card should I use for a wishing well insert?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Most wishing well insert cards match the size of other enclosure cards in the suite, typically around 4 by 6 inches or A6. This keeps the suite looking cohesive inside the envelope. Paperlust insert cards are designed to match your chosen invitation design so all cards in the suite share the same typography and aesthetic.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Is it rude to ask for cash on a wedding invitation?<\/h3>\n<p>No. Requesting cash gifts has become a widely accepted practice in American weddings. Most guests prefer giving cash because it is practical and avoids shipping hassles. The key is to word the request warmly, make it optional, and place it on a separate insert card rather than the main invitation text.<\/p>\n<h3>Should wishing well wording rhyme?<\/h3>\n<p>It does not have to. Rhyming verse is a traditional approach that works well for formal and semi-formal weddings. Plain prose wording is equally acceptable and often feels more natural for modern, casual, or minimalist suites. Choose whichever style matches the tone of the rest of your invitation wording.<\/p>\n<h3>Where does the wishing well wording go on a wedding invitation?<\/h3>\n<p>The standard approach is to place wishing well wording on a separate insert card rather than the main invitation. This keeps the invitation text ceremonial and free of transactional language. Only include wishing well wording on the invitation itself if your suite has no inserts and you need to keep the suite to a single card.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the difference between a wishing well and a honeymoon fund?<\/h3>\n<p>A wishing well is a general term for a cash gift request, often associated with a physical box at the reception where guests deposit envelopes. A honeymoon fund is typically an online platform (such as Honeyfund or Wanderable) where guests contribute to specific experiences or a travel fund. Both achieve the same goal, but the honeymoon fund approach works better for couples who want to accept contributions before the wedding day.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I have both a wishing well and a traditional registry?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Many couples include both on their insert cards. Present both options as equally welcome rather than ranking one above the other. A small registry (10 to 15 items) alongside a wishing well gives guests flexibility, and most guests will self-select whichever option feels right for them.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I ask for cash gifts without sounding greedy?<\/h3>\n<p>Use warm, gracious language that emphasizes your guests&#8217; presence as the real gift. Phrases like &#8220;your company on our day means everything to us&#8221; or &#8220;no amount is expected or required&#8221; signal sincerity. Be specific about why cash works for you (you already have a furnished home, you are saving for a specific goal) and keep the ask brief.<\/p>\n<h3>Should I mention a physical wishing well box on the card?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, if you plan to have one at the reception. A brief note such as &#8220;a wishing well will be placed near the gift table&#8221; helps guests know to bring an envelope. If you are only using an online fund, skip this line and include the URL instead.<\/p>\n<h3>What size card should I use for a wishing well insert?<\/h3>\n<p>Most wishing well insert cards match the size of other enclosure cards in the suite, typically around 4 by 6 inches (102 by 152 mm) or A6. This keeps the suite looking cohesive inside the envelope. 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