Do I send them a gift? If so, what is appropriate in the circumstance? The bride-to-be says that she only wants cash.
2006-07-24 12:04:08 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
FORGET ABOUT IT- No need to do the right thing etiquette-wise, the bride to be has already made a fatal error on her part.
A card without cash or a small memento (like a picture frame) and a card would be nice.
2006-07-24 12:10:30 · answer #1 · answered by treday25 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can send a gift if you want, but considering you don't know the person well and you aren't attending, it isn't required. The fact that the bride-to-be as asked for "cash only" is tacky and a turn off. I personally would send a nice card and be done with it.
2006-07-24 12:27:31 · answer #2 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to send them a gift - you barely know them. A card would be nice. The bride is tacky and seems to invite anyone just to get a cash gift.
2006-07-24 14:32:56 · answer #3 · answered by justagal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How tacky of the bride. Hrmph. I NEVER give cash and rarely give gift certificates as I find them to be cold and thoughtless.
I'd find out if they have a registry and buy them something that's around $25-$30 and be done with it. If no registry, find a bottle of wine or champagne that's around that cost. Give it to her at work just before her wedding or with your reply card.
2006-07-25 08:11:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't give a gift to someone so tacky as to actually ask for cash. Don't go to the wedding and don't send a gift you barely know her and probably don't know her fiance at all.
2006-07-24 15:02:29 · answer #5 · answered by maigen_obx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although it is rather tacky to tell people that you only want cash as a gift, just give them a nice card with some money in it.
Good luck!
2006-07-24 12:14:52 · answer #6 · answered by Angie P. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is a tough decision. the etiquitte is that if you don't know the couple very well, you don't have to get them a gift. but since, you do work with one of them, i would suggest you send a card and a gift certificate for an amount you feel comfortable giving. it is a polite gesture... it is kind of awkward that they would invite you to the wedding since you're a co-worker... they may have invited other co-workers also.
2006-07-24 12:27:08 · answer #7 · answered by ChitChatBrat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally think it's tacky to request cash, but that's not answering your question.
Send a card without cash.
2006-07-24 12:10:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
RSVP politely declining. Send a congratulatory card - nice but cheap. Cash is INAPPROPRIATELY requested or given in this situation. In fact, you needn't send a card if you don't want to considering your "non-relationship" to this person.
2006-07-24 19:44:43 · answer #9 · answered by ami 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't bother unless you want to. $25 is appropriate since they want cash and you don't know them well.
2006-07-24 12:10:20 · answer #10 · answered by Sara B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋