English Traditional Wording Examples

Bride and Groom Host
 From Bride and Groom's Parents
 Bride's Divorced and Remarried Parents Co-host
 Bride Widowed Mother/Father Host
 Brides Remarried Mother and Husband Host
Brides Divorced Mother (not remarried hosts)
 Bride's Parents Separated or Divorced (but still sharing surname)
 Bride's Mother Widowed, Not Remarried
 Bride's Parents Deceased or Absent, Groom's Parents Hosting
 For A Reception Following A Marriage That Has Already Taken Place
(where the marriage was overseas, for example)
For a Service of Blessing
 For a simple wedding at a register office
Second Marriages
Double Weddings When Brides are Sisters
Family Member Issuing Invitations
 Wedding In a Friend's Home
 Reception at Friends
 Reaffirming Vows
 Religious Invitations
 Informal Invitations
 Using Verses
 Other Useable Verses
RSVP Card
 Wishing Well Poems

Bride and Groom Host

The honour of
_______________________________
presence is requested at the marriage of
Ms. Angela Lee
to
Mr. Jason Kwan
On Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address


Angela Ho
and
Jason Kwan
invite
_______________________________
to share in their love
and happiness as they exchange
vows of marriage and begin their
new life together
on Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address

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Bride's Divorced and Remarried Parents Co-host

Mr. and Mrs. Man Ho
and
Mr. and Mrs. Michael, Man Chi Kwan
request the honour of
_______________________________
presence
at the marriage of
Ms. Angela Ho
to
Mr. Jason Kwan
On Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address

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Bride Widowed Mother/Father Host

Mr./Mrs. Man Ho
requests the honour of
_______________________________
presence
at the marriage of his/her daughter
Angela
to
Mr. Jason Kwan
On Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address

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From Bride and Groom's Parents

Mr and Mrs Man Ho
together with
Mr and Mrs Michael Kwan
are proud to invite
_______________________________
to celebrate the marriage of their children
Angela Ho
to
Jason Kwan

On Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone: tic/" Dress: Formal
Address: W Hotel
address


Mr. and Mrs. Man Ho
and
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kwan
request the honour of
_______________________________
presence
at the marriage of their children
Angela Ho
to
Jason Kwan

On Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address

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From Bride and Groom with Parents

Together with their parents
Ms. Angela Ho
and
Mr. Jason Kwan
request the pleasure of the company of
_______________________________
at their marriage

On Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address


Together with their families
Ms. Angela Ho
and
Mr Jason Kwan
request the honour of the presence of
_______________________________
at their marriage

On Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address

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Brides Remarried Mother and Husband Host

Mr. and Mrs. Jacky Allen request the honour of
_______________________________
presence
at the marriage of Mrs. Allen's daughter
Ms Angela Allen
to
Mr. Jason Kwan

On Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address

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Brides Divorced Mother (not remarried hosts)

Mother NOT REMARRIED: She uses a combination
of her maiden and married name.

Ms. Ann Chan-Allen (maiden and married surnames)
or
Ms. Ann Chan (maiden name)
requests the honour of
_______________________________
presence
at the marriage of her daughter
Ms. Angela Allen
to
Mr. Jason Kwan

On Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address

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Bride's Parents Separated or Divorced (but still sharing surname)

Mr. Man Ho
and
Mrs. Ann Chan(Ann Chan-Ho)
request the pleasure of
_______________________________
company
at the marriage of their daughter
Angela
to
Mr. Jason Kwan

On Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address

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 Bride's Mother Widowed, Not Remarried

Mrs. Ann Allen
requests the pleasure of
_______________________________
company
at the marriage of her daughter
Angela Allen
to
Mr. Jason Kwan

On Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address

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Bride's Parents Deceased or Absent, Groom's Parents Hosting

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kwan
request the pleasure of
_______________________________
company
at the marriage of their son
Jason
to
Angela Ho

On Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address

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For A Reception Following A Marriage That Has Already Taken Place
(where the marriage was overseas, for example)

Mr. & Mrs. Man Ho
request the pleasure
of
_______________________________
company at a reception
following the marriage
of their daughter
Angela
to
Mr. Jason Kwan
at W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address

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For a Service of Blessing

Mr. & Mrs. Man Ho
request the pleasure of
_______________________________
company
at the Blessing of the marriage
of their daughter
Angela
to
Mr. Jason Kwan

On Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address

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For a simple wedding at a register office

(usually a small gathering followed by a luncheon, not a reception)

Mr. & Mrs. Man Ho
request the pleasure of
_______________________________
company
at the marriage of their daughter
Angela
to
Mr. Jason Kwan

On Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address

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Second Marriages

Invitations to the marriage of a young divorcee or widow do not differ
from those of a first marriage except that the Bride's married
name is used if that is still her legal name.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ho
request the honour of
________________________________________
presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Angela Zeman
to
Mr. Jason Kwan
on Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address

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Double Weddings When Brides are Sisters

Mr. and Mrs. Man Ho
request the honour of
_______________________________
presence
at the marriage of their daughters
Angela
to
Mr. Jason Kwan
and
Brenda
to
Mr. Ben Chan
on Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address


Family Member Issuing Invitations

Mr. and Mrs. John, Chi Man Ho
request the honour of
_______________________________
presence
at the marriage his sister
Angela
to
Mr. Jason Kwan
on Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone:             
Dress: Formal
Address: W Hotel
address

An invitation from her Uncle and Aunt:

Mr. & Mrs. Matt Ho
request the pleasure of the company of
_______________________________
at the marriage of their niece
Angela
to
Mr. Jason Kwan
on Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address

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Wedding In a Friend's Home

The pleasure of the company of
_______________________________
is requested
at the marriage of
Ms. Angela Ho
to
Mr. Jason Kwan
on Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at 6 pm
at the residence of
Ms. May May Chan
1 Parker Hill Road

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: 

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Reception at Friends

_______________________________
please join family and friends
in celebrating the Marriage of
Angela Ho and Jason Kwan
on Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
Reception to follow at the home of
Ms May May Chan
1 Parker Hill Road

RSVP:
Phone:             
Dress: Formal
Address:
address

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Reaffirming Vows

The honour of the presence of
_______________________________
is requested
as we reaffirm our vows
of love and commitment
and celebrate 25 years of marriage

 Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at 6 pm

Dinner and Dancing
immediately following the ceremony
W Hotel

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address

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Religious Invitations

God gives life as a chance to give love
Ms. Anna Chan
and
Mr. Man Ho
request
_______________________________
to share in their joy as their daughter
Angela Ho unites for eternity in Christ with
Mr. Jason Kwan
son of Ms. Athena Ei-Kwan
and Mr. Michael Kwan
on Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address


God has blessed us with
love and friendship.
We, Angela Ho and
Jason Kwan
have chosen to begin our new
life together on
Sunday, 18thof April 2010
We joyously invite
_______________________________
to witness as we exchange marriage vows
and celebrate with us
at
W Hotel
at 6.00pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address


They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength
Mr and Mrs. Man Ho
requests the honour of
_______________________________
presence
at the marriage of her daughter
Angela
to
Jason Kwan
son of
Mr. Michael Kwan and
Ms. Ann Ei-Kwan
on Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address

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Angela Ho
and
Jason Kwan
invite
_______________________________
to share in their joy
when they exchange marriage vows
and begin their new life together
on Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address


informal
With the bride's parents hosting the wedding:

Man Ho
invite
_______________________________
to share in the
love and happiness of the
marriage of their daughter
Angela
to
Jason Kwan
on Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm

 

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address

The bride and groom and their parents hosting the wedding:

Together with their parents
Angela Ho
and
Jason Kwan
invite
_______________________________
to share in their love
and happiness as they exchange
vows of marriage and begin their
new life together
on Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address


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Using verses

This day we begin
the adventure of a lifetime...
_______________________________
please join us, along with our parents, as we
Angela Ho
and
Jason Kwan
on Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address


We slipped a ring on each other's finger
And made a promise for life...
_______________________________
join us as we celebrate
now that we're husband and wife!
You are invited to attend an Adult Reception to honour the newly married
Angela and Jason Kwan
on Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address


We will be married in a private wedding ceremony on
Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
_______________________________
please celebrate with us at our reception
following the ceremony
 W Hotel
 6 pm

Angela Ho and Jason Kwan

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address


Announcement of Marriage

_______________________________________
because you are good friends
we thought you'd like to know
that we ran off and got married
We did it on the go!
Jason Kwan
and
Angela Ho
tied the knot
on Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and are now at home at
1 Parker Hill Road

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: 


We picked the date
The theme is set
We're having a Luau
You'll never forget
Under the tropical moon
Near the sea and the spray
_______________________________
you're invited to join us
and share our special day

Anne and Steven's Wedding
Saturday, November Sixteenth
Two Thousand and Ten
five o'clock in the evening
at Manly Beach
opposite the concourse

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address


Two lives, two hearts
Joined together in friendship
united forever in love
It's with joy that we
Anne Elizabeth Dobson
and
Steven John Smith
invite
_______________________________
to be with us
as we exchange our marriage vows
on Saturday, fifteenth of November,
Two Thousand and Ten
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at two pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at six pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address


This day I will marry my best friend
the one I laugh with, live for, love

Anne Elizabeth Dobson
and
Steven John Smith

invite
_______________________________
to join them as they
begin their new life together
on Saturday, fifteenth of November
Two Thousand and Ten
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at two pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at six pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address


A life of sharing, caring
Mr and Mrs Christopher Dobson
request the honour of
_________________________________
presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Anne Elizabeth
to
Steven John Smith
on Saturday, fifteenth of November
Two Thousand and Ten
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at two pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at six pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address


Because you have shared in their lives
by your friendship and love
_________________________________
you are invited to share
with our daughter, Anne Elizabeth
and Steven John Smith
when they exchange marriage vows
and begin their new life together
on Saturday, fifteenth of November
Two Thousand and Ten
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at two pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at six pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address


Love fills the moment
and the moment begins eternity
Love fills a lifetime
and a lifetime begins this hour
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Dobson
request the honour of
_________________________________
presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Anne Elizabeth
to
Steven John Smith
on Saturday, fifteenth of November
Two Thousand and Ten
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at two pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at six pm

RSVP:
Phone:             
Dress: Formal
Address: W Hotel
address


With joyful hearts
we ask
_____________________________________
to be present
at the ceremony uniting
Anne Elizabeth
and
Steven John Smith
on Saturday, Fifteenth of November
Two Thousand and Ten
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at two pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at six pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address


In the spirit of peace and joy
this holiday season
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Dobson
request the honour of
_______________________________________
presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Anne Elizabeth
to
Steven John Smith
on Saturday, Fifteenth of November
Two Thousand and Ten
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at two pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at six pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address


We will walk side-by-side
hand-in-hand . . . forever
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Dobson
request the honour of
________________________________________
presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Anne Elizabeth
to
Steven John Smith
on Saturday, Fifteenth of November
Two Thousand and Ten
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at two pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at six pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address


How beautiful is the day
that is touched by love
Mr. and Mrs. Man Ho
request the honour of
______________________________________
presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Angela
to
Jason Kwan
on Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address


In the celebration of love . . .
Mr. and Mrs. Man Ho
request the honour of
_____________________________________
presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Angela
to
Jason Kwan
on Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address


We invite
_____________________________________
to be with us
at a celebration
of the miracle of love
when our daughter
Angela
and
Jason Kwan
join together in marriage
on Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone:             
Dress: Formal
Address: W Hotel
address


Angela Ho
and
Jason Kwan
will pledge their love as one
on Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm
Our joy will be more complete
if
_____________________________________
can share
this celebration with us

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address


And we shall become one
to share all the days of our lives . . .
Mr. and Mrs. Man Ho
request the honour of
_______________________________________
presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Angela
to
Jason Kwan
on Sunday, the eighteenth of April 2010
at Marriage registry, 1/F, City Hall Block, Central
at 3 pm
and reception afterwards at
W Hotel
at 6 pm

RSVP:
Phone:
Address: W Hotel
address

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Other Useable Verses

This day I will marry
my friend, the one who
shares my dreams

One love that
is shared by two

Two hearts that
beat as one...

And the two
shall become one...

As our marriage
brings new meaning to love
so our love
brings new meaning to life

How beautiful is the day
that is touched by Love

This day
I will marry my friend,
the one I laugh with, live for,
dream with, love

Our wedding day
a new life has its start

We'll share with each other
one love, one dream, one heart

To have and to hold
from this day forward

Our life together
begins this day...

Love fills the moment,
and the moment begins eternity
Love fills a lifetime,
and a lifetime begins this hour

For hearing my thoughts,
understanding my dreams,
and being my best friend...
For filling my life with music

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RSVP Card

Please respond by 20th October 2010

______ Accepts with pleasure
______ Declines with regret

Names: ______________________

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Wishing Well Poems

Because at first we lived in sin,
we've got the sheets and a rubbish bin.
A gift from you would be swell,
but we'd prefer a donation to our Wishing Well!


If finding a gift is hard to do
our wishing well is just for you!
A gift of money is placed in the well,
then make a wish but do not tell!
If it is however a gift you find,
please feel assured
we will not mind.


Because at first we have lived in sin,
we've got the sheets and a rubbish bin.
To save you looking, shopping or buying,
here is an idea we hope you like trying.
A Wishing Well we thought would be great,
but only if you wish to participate.
An envelope of money is placed in the Well,
then make a wish...but shh don't tell.
Fill it with paper all colours will do,
silver is our favourite but gold will do.
Now we have saved you all of that fuss,
we hope you will come and celebrate with us.


Wishing Well Poem
Our house is quite complete now,
We've been together long,
So please consider this request,
And do not take it wrong.
A wishing well will be present
On the day we wed,
And if you choose in lieu of a present,
You may give a monetary gift instead.
Make a wish upon your gift,
And be careful as you do,
Because as the well ?s tradition goes,
Your wishes may come true.


More than just kisses so far we've shared
Our home has been made with love and care
to save you looking, shopping or buying a
Wishing Well we thought and hope you like trying
a gift of money is placed in the well
then make a wish but sssh don't tell!
Once we have replaced the old with the new
we can look back and say it was Thanks To You!!


Many of our guests have enquired
For a gift idea to be inspired

Like many couples today
We have most things anyway

If you would like to give, it is our request
For something for our treasure chest

A gift of money you can afford
Is just what we need you can be assured


More than just kisses so far we've shared,
Our home has been made with Love and Care,
Most things we need we've already got,
And in our home we can't fit a lot!
A donation to our wishing well would be great,
But only if you wish to participate.