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Hi, my 30th Birthday is coming up & I plan on renting a limo & taking it to a club & inviting 9 friends. The limo costs $435 though & I was wondering if it is polite to ask my friends to contribute whatever they can afford to the cost of the limo instead of gifts. How would I word this on the invitation?

–Lauren

Great idea for a 30th Birthday! In your email invitation all you need is one subtle line that goes something like this:

In lieu of a gift, you are welcome to pitch in any amount toward the cost of the limo and driver for the evening. Thank you!

Lauren, Happy Birthday and have a safe night clubbing with your friends.

~Didi