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PattyCake
LIF Adult
Member since 2/07 1007 total posts
Name:
Hope
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Question about giving wedding gifts
I am invited to a wedding on a date that I can't go as I will have family/in-law obligations on the date it's occurring (thanksgiving weekend). I did attend the bridal shower where I gave 2 gifts from the bridal registry. If I am not going to the wedding (already sent the "unable to attend" RSVP card) am I still obligated to give another wedding gift?
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Posted 10/14/08 2:31 PM  |
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bluegreen08
LIF Adolescent
Member since 10/07 574 total posts
Name:
a
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Re: Question about giving wedding gifts
I dont think you are obligated to give a gift if you don't attend, but it's a nice gesture, especially if you are close. I'd guess since you attended the shower you are probably close, and in that case I would give a gift.
Doesn't have to be as much as you would normally give if you attend, but I would absolutely send a card with a nice message about how you wish you could be there, and if possible some kind of gift (even if it's a small token item)
Message edited 10/14/2008 2:34:51 PM.
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| Posted 10/14/08 2:34 PM |
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MetsGirl07
LIF O2 Vendor
Member since 12/07 16202 total posts
Name:
Deanna
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Re: Question about giving wedding gifts
i dont think you are obligated to...but like the PP said... it is a nice gesture.. i wouldnt give what you would give if you were to go... whatever you feel is necessary!
and thats if you wanted to... you are not entitled to give a gift!! 
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| Posted 10/14/08 2:39 PM |
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springchick
make a wish
Member since 5/08 3566 total posts
Name:
justask
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Re: Question about giving wedding gifts
I found this in weddingclipart.com
DO send a wedding gift, even if you are not planning to attend the wedding. RSVP as soon as possible, and send your gift with the RSVP. It doesn't have to be large or expensive. By sending a gift you acknowledge the joyous occasion.
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| Posted 10/14/08 2:39 PM |
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kimbalina
Bring on the glitter and bows!
Member since 6/08 15158 total posts
Name:
Kim
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Re: Question about giving wedding gifts
I am getting married next month,, we have about 60 'no's' and we receieved 2 checks with the no.. One for $25 and another for $50.
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| Posted 10/14/08 2:42 PM |
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DayDay
Livin' the Good Life....
Member since 9/06 5939 total posts
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Dayna
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Re: Question about giving wedding gifts
I didn't receive any gifts from my No people..
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| Posted 10/14/08 2:43 PM |
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MarisaK
HELLO Manolo !!
Member since 5/06 14562 total posts
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Marisa
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Re: Question about giving wedding gifts
I usually got gifts from the "no" people, and I send a gift if I can't attend - usually $100 ........
But I don't think you HAVE to do anything -
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| Posted 10/14/08 2:45 PM |
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bird382
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Member since 7/07 1712 total posts
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Re: Question about giving wedding gifts
I always send a gift, and it's the same gift whether or not I attend.
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| Posted 10/14/08 2:45 PM |
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neener1211
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Member since 4/07 22952 total posts
Name:
J
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Re: Question about giving wedding gifts
Posted by LLandDayDay
I didn't receive any gifts from my No people..
Me neither.
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| Posted 10/14/08 3:03 PM |
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DaniJude
You're My Home <3
Member since 11/06 14815 total posts
Name:
Danielle
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Re: Question about giving wedding gifts
I would send a gift.
I always send a gift when I RSVP no.
For the "No's" I rec'd - we were sent everything from checks to place settings. The average gift was about 100-150 dollars. To play it safe - if I were you - I would send a place setting or a check for $100.
Hope that helps.
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| Posted 10/14/08 3:07 PM |
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JenMarie
One day at a time
Member since 11/07 7397 total posts
Name:
Jennifer
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Re: Question about giving wedding gifts
I would send a gift if it's someone you're close to, which it sounds like you are since you went to the shower. However, we only received 3 gifts from the people who couldn't come to our wedding. Two gifts were on the smaller side and one was larger.
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| Posted 10/14/08 3:14 PM |
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PattyCake
LIF Adult
Member since 2/07 1007 total posts
Name:
Hope
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Re: Question about giving wedding gifts
Thanks girls. 
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| Posted 10/14/08 3:24 PM |
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pinkiegirl
Member since 7/07 2160 total posts
Name:
Dana
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Re: Question about giving wedding gifts
Almost all of the people who RSVP'd no to my wedding sent presents... big and small.
I always send a gift even if it's a small gesture.
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| Posted 10/14/08 3:56 PM |
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MrsK914
LIF Infant
Member since 10/08 337 total posts
Name:
Stacey
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Re: Question about giving wedding gifts
You are not obligated but its a good gesture. We didnt get gifts from everyone who didnt come. If you do opt to send a gift, you could probably get away with sending a little something smaller too.
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| Posted 10/14/08 4:03 PM |
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