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Must you give a wedding gift to a couple living together who has already eloped and has a reception?
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I have been invited to a wedding reception for a couple who eloped in Vegas. Prior to eloping, they were living together. Is it customary to give a gift if they already have everything they need for a life together? The invitation to the reception didn’t specify. What do you think?
I have always been told that gifts were for a couple to start their life together. There is no registry included in the inviation. When I go to a wedding, I always buy a gift from the registry. Do y’all really buy gifts for people on second and third marriages?
Anyone know the etiquettes specifics on this?
You never have to "gift" anything. A "gift" is from your heart, something you want to share – -at least that’s the idea.
So reach out with something thoughtful, something with meaning like this:
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Accessories like utensils plus recipes – -copy some from websites for free + an Outdoor Gas Grill – make some neat memories and share good times in inexpensive ways with loved ones, friends, neighbors, etc.
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Have fun there!
One simple way to deal with this is to ask yourself how much are they spending for you? Assuming that 2 of you are going and that the host’s expenses are $150 per person, it would be proper to offer them a gift worth around $300.
That way you will not feel like you owe them anything.
We eloped and had a wedding reception afterwards. We did not need anything for our household (we already had two households) but we were appreciative of gifts and decided to accept donations for a relief organization that runs orphanages in third world countries. We raised several thousand dollars!
good question. Do you buy gifts for someone on there 3rd or 4th wedding I was invited to a wedding not long ago it was a 2nd wedding and they asked for no gifts only donations to a local charity. I thought that was really nice and I didn’t mind doing that at all.
I would get them *something* even if it was small– a bottle of wine, a gift certificate to a restaurant, etc. Just something to commemorate the occasion.
Buy gifts if you are attending a wedding, birthday party, anniversary party or baby shower, or even going to a friend’s house for dinner a host gift is in order.
I wouldn’t.
I actually think they are the ones with bad manners.
not sure it is really necessary however it would be nice.
what about a pot plant or a basket of fruit and/or nuts and/or a bottle of wine and perhaps a couple of glasses with their names on them or just the glasses. you could include the wedding date on the glasses if you know it.
Oh yes. That is why you were invited. If you don’t feel a need to bring a gift then don’t. It is up to you but it is customary. I don’t agree with all customs.
Well, you never have to. If there are close friends, then I would. Money in a card always works. Also, if you would invite them to your wedding in the future, I would give a gift so they would remember that.
It would be the proper thing to do. They are celebrating their vows and marriage to each other. You can go without a gift, but that’s not right. You should celebrate with them. Their living arrangements and getting married in Vegas is besides the point.
Well if you don’t want to give a gift, it’s totally up to you, but wouldn’t you feel weird walking up in a wedding with nothing to give? You can also just buy them a giftcard or a card and bless them with many more "eloping" years to come.
Yes, I would take something small like a basket with 2 wine glasses and a bottle of wine.
you don’t have to buy a gift but sometimes its nice to give them a cheque for enough money to cover your meal at the reception
yes you always give a gift unless it says no gifts…if your short on cash..just give them $25 dollars and I always slip in some scratch off lottery tickets..they love them
yes you should buy a gift , it’s proper etiquette. i like to break away from tradition when couples have been together for a while or have had past relationships and have all the toasters , toys and towels they need .many nice restaurants have gift cards that i have found to be a perfect gift on such occasions.just slip it into there wedding card and your done, there isn’t a better gift than one that tantalizes the palette of the tongue.
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