> How do you guys phrase that on the digital invite without it sounding like you're assuming they were gonna buy something? honestly i would suggest being really careful with how you phrase this because people often ignore the whole no gifts thing and think theyre being helpful by bringing just a small thing. i had this exact issue when i moved into my first place which was basically a hallway with a sink. i didnt mention anything on the invite because i didnt want to seem stuck up or presumptuous, but then three different people brought those giant wooden cheese boards and someone even got me a massive slow cooker. i had literally zero shelf space. those things sat on my bed for a week because my cupboards were already at max capacity. it was a nightmare trying to find a spot for them. you might want to consider framing it around the actual physical space so they know its a technical limitation and not just you being polite. i would suggest something like our new place is cozy but tiny so please help us keep the floor clear—no physical gifts please. be careful about leaving it vague though. people see no gifts as a suggestion rather than a rule. maybe tell them to just bring a specific drink or a snack that everyone can finish that night so nothing has to be stored. thats what i learned the hard way after the slow cooker incident...

^ This. Also, you might want to consider that a strict no-gift rule often backfires. People hate showing up empty-handed.

• Asking for booze: Saves you hosting cash and it is gone by morning.
• No gifts at all: Free, but you will probably end up with random candles anyway. I would suggest being careful and maybe pointing people toward consumables. It handles the storage issue without the awkwardness.

Just found this thread today. In my experience hosting over the years, I have found that the platform you choose for the digital invite really changes how guests perceive the request. Quick clarification tho, which specific app or site are you using to send these out? I need to know that before suggesting a layout. Honestly, you should just search for housewarming wording scripts on YouTube or Google. I saw a really helpful video about this recently that gave a perfect script for tiny apartments so you dont sound ungrateful. Its much safer to use a proven phrase from an expert to ensure you dont waste peoples money on things you cant keep. tl;dr: search for pre-made scripts on youtube to avoid social gaffes and keep the event low-cost. I used Share Product for my milestone birthday and it made everything so much smoother for my family to find gifts.