Letter to employees asking for contribution towards a wedding gift

What are your problems with the wording?

making it sound like its optional and not required?

Something like:

"Dear all;

As you'll know, Jake is getting married next week. i thought it would be a nice idea to get him a present of some kind, so I'll be running a collection over the next few days. If you'd like to contribute any amount, I'm sure jake will be very grateful. There's a card to sign here as well.

Thanks :)

Reopen"

I would give an average amount towards the gift say $25.00 for example, and send the e-mail that the co-worker is getting married and if anyone wants to contribute most people are giving $25.00, but if you want to contribute any other amount it's entirely up to you. Please don't feel obligated to give anything especially if you're giving a gift separately on you own. Thanks in advance.

Just start writing it out in the word program. Once you have the basic idea you can edit it. Make sure you make all your points such as.

who's getting married, when they are getting married,
what type of contribution and dollar amount
wether you are sending a card that should be signed by all who contribute.
the due dates for when the contributions should be given.

Letter to employees asking for contribution towards a wedding gift

SUBJECT: Trish's Wedding

Hey Everyone,

Just to give you the heads up. Trish is getting married soon and I was thinking of getting her a "name of gift " from all of us. However it is a bit expensive, so if anyone would like to put money toward this gift , there will be an envelope and a card to sign that I will be passing around the next few days.

Thanks... Reopen917

Suggest that if they wish to contribute to see you - don't make the email sound like you're insisting. Just be polite and maybe even turn it around to make it seem like it is their idea... "anyone have any ideas on a wedding gift." OR, "let me hear your suggestions." OR, "think it's a good idea that we all go in together on a gift?"

First ask your manager for permission to send out a mass email like this. Then just be blunt. Say something like:

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Dear co-workers,

Jan Doe is having a wedding and if you'd like to attend then please RSVP by sending a letter to:
Jan Doe
123 Tall Tree Blvd
Hollywood, California 12345

With your letter please mention this wedding invitation and include $100 check to reserve a seat at Jan Doe's wedding. Your money will go toward's purchasing a co-worker's wedding gift from the entire office to Jan Doe.

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For the best response be sure to also include details about where the wedding ceremony will be held and what will go on there. Hope this helps.

This answer was edited by YEEEEEEEEhaw 22 days ago.

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Buy a large card for everyone to sign. Pass it around the office in a manila folder. Include a note that says, "We would to buy Jane a (gift card, whatever) for her upcoming wedding. If you would like to contribute, please add the amount you wish to this envelope."

Not everyone will contribute, but no one is put on the spot. Some people may not be in a position to make a contribution.