If you are in a wedding do you still need to bring a gift?

Answer 1

Yes. You are still a guest to this wedding.

Answer 2

Yes. It doesn't have to be an expensive gift, but something nice. Maybe a nice picture frame. It is so expensive to be in a wedding. That is something you should think about before agreeing to be in a wedding. You are expected to buy a dress and shoes, give a shower, and buy gifts for the shower and wedding.

Maybe you can get together with the other bridesmaids and get a gift.

Answer 3

Yes. Etiquette says that you should give the couple a gift. Since you are in the wedding and are probably close to at least one of them, your gift should be quite generous. If you don't want to "bring" a gift, mail it just before or just after the wedding. This will probably be easier on you and the couple.

Answer 4

It depends.

Right out of high school - my best friend married my cousin and I made them a gift - a treasure box with pictures of all of us together and I found a bunch of the old notes that we passed in high school - ones that referred to their relationship. She still has it and thanked me again not too long ago.

I've been in 2 other weddings since and haven't given a gift at either. I now have bills and responsibilities of my own and the cost of being in the wedding alone was gift enough to both of them. I also have a thing for photography, so any pictures I took I gave to the bride and groom, so I guess you could count that as a gift.

Anyway, more than likely you aren't expected to give a gift. Don't give a gift out of obligation. Only give one if you want to and are financially able to. The time spent together helping to prepare for the BIG DAY is a priceless gift in and of itself that true friends will cherish. Lets face it - material gifts will eventually end up in a closet, a garage sale or the trash. Don't worry about it.

Give the gift of your time and memories. That's all I expect from my bridesmaids. I'm getting married in October. I'm really looking forward to seeing and spending time with all of them. Three who live around here, One who lives in other state and one who lives over seas.

Answer 5

While gifts are not a requirement of wedding attendance, it is appropriate to bring something to congratulate the couple. Usually members of the wedding party are close friends or family of the bride and/or groom. Again, while it is not required, it is quite common for those closest to the bride and groom to want to purchase a nice gift. If money is tight for you, sometimes participating in a wedding can be quite a budget -stretcher, then offering a service to the newlyweds might be suitable. House-sit or pet-sit while they are on their honeymoon. Do house cleaning or yard work for them. Make them some meals for their freezer. Something from the heart is often more appreciated and remembered than something purchased. You also may consider going in with the other members of the wedding party to purchase a larger gift item on their registry.

Answer 6

You are never required to bring a gift to any event except for something like a shower or child's bday party which are gift-oriented.

You should, however give her something as a token of your friendship, from the heart, it need not be expensive.

Gifts should NOT be expected nor alluded to by the bride or her family, that's just plain rude.

Answer 7

Yes, you do. You might be in the wedding, but you are also a guest, and guests bring gifts. When you agree to be in a wedding party, you agree to the additional expenses that come with it. The costs you pay to buy your dress, etc. do not waive the cost of a wedding gift.

Answer 8

It's nice to bring something. You may be in the wedding party, but it's just friendly to bring a gift for them to celebrate.

It can be as little as a $20 gas card.

Answer 9

A big gift at the shower and something small and personal at the wedding.

Answer 10

Gifts are never mandatory, with the exception of if you choose to attend a shower. You must bring a small physcial gift to the shower.