Aug 27 2010

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What is proper etiquette for a wedding gift?

Posted at 5:37 pm under Wedding Gift Etiquette

12 responses so far

12 Responses to “What is proper etiquette for a wedding gift?”

  1. Daisyhillon 27 Aug 2010 at 6:24 pm 1

    With regards to what?

  2. saulg21on 27 Aug 2010 at 6:43 pm 2

    Perhaps if you asked the future bride and groom what they need so they won’t end up getting twenty or thirty toasters,lol.

  3. chase5764on 27 Aug 2010 at 7:34 pm 3

    A monetary gift is alway appropriate. I usually give at least what my meal will cost.

  4. CorpCityGrlon 27 Aug 2010 at 7:36 pm 4

    Monetary gifts are usually customary (at least here it is), which amount to about how much your plate costs.

  5. smoofus70on 27 Aug 2010 at 8:34 pm 5

    you find out where they’re registered and buy the gift that’s listed.

  6. Pookon 27 Aug 2010 at 8:47 pm 6

    If you attend the wedding you must give a gift. If you do not attend you are not obligated to give a gift.

  7. mbpon 27 Aug 2010 at 9:28 pm 7

    If you receive an invitation to the wedding, you should get a gift (whether you attend or not). Check the bridal registry information at local department stores (Target, Walmart, etc). Find something they are hoping to get as a gift and that you can afford and get it for them.

  8. Susan Gon 27 Aug 2010 at 10:06 pm 8

    There is no proper etiquette. The wedding guest can bring a gift or not. I try to find out what the bride and groom want and get them something off their registry – especially glassware and linens. I didn’t expect my guests to bring gifts at my wedding – I did register at a couple of department stores but only told people about it if they asked.

  9. host431on 27 Aug 2010 at 10:48 pm 9

    well, its a good idea to give one. Some couples have a registry and they’ll tell you where they are listed. This way they get the things they really want without getting multiples from guests. A monetary gift is impersonal, but better than nothing.

  10. Lady Gon 27 Aug 2010 at 11:25 pm 10

    If the couple has registered for gifts, you can buy one from their list. If not, do a little investigating to see what they might need. If you are going to the wedding, the wrapped gift goes on a gift table. If you aren’t going, you simply mail it to the bride’s home. If you prefer to give a card with money, there is usually a card box for those envelopes.

  11. Katie Gon 28 Aug 2010 at 12:11 am 11

    If you receive an invitation to the wedding, you should send a gift whether you attend or not. If the couple has a registry, shop from the registry. If not, a monetary gift is fine.

  12. SayWhat?on 28 Aug 2010 at 12:39 am 12

    http://lifestyle.msn.com/relationships/couplesandmarriage/articletkt.aspx?cp-documentid=5624550&page=2

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