We're not a couple or anything, am I expected to still bring a gift or am I alright going gift-less?
2006-09-02 02:05:33 · 24 answers · asked by cookinglikeaturkey 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
No, the person getting the invitation is supposed to bring a gift.
2006-09-02 02:07:14 · answer #1 · answered by cassandra 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you are going with a guest then no it is not expected of you. If you also know them, but maybe not so well that you would be invited then maybe a simple gift like a gift card to a resturant or someplace else. But, since you are the date of a guest it is actually their place to bring a gift along. However, don't be surprised if the guest doesn't have one either. In many cases showers are given before the wedding and usually the same people coming to the wedding have already been to a shower bearing a gift. Just some FYI. Didn't want you to feel bad or embarrassed. :)
2006-09-02 05:30:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your date is a friend of the bride and/or groom but you haven't met them yet? If so, then I'd ask your date how they feel about this. If it's someone you've been dating a while (ie: you are an item now...or if it looks like it's headed that way...), then I'd offer to pitch in something toward the gift and sign both of your names to the card. Otherwise, if it's someone you are just starting to date (or maybe it's a friend from work, whatever) I'd say you are fine going gift-less. Just be sure to congratulate the bride and groom and introduce yourself as a guest of your date and be sure to thank them for the extended invitation through your date. If you feel totally embarrassed going gift-less, then bring them a bottle of wine or a box of chocolate or some gourmet munchies that they can take on the honeymoon flight or drive (and be sure to indicate on the card that you were a guest of whomever so they will know who it was).
2006-09-06 00:12:52 · answer #3 · answered by falkon81 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may not be a couple but you are going as a couple which for the purposes of this function is one and the same thing. You need to bring a present between you - the person you are accompanying should then be bringing a present that is worthy of been given by 2 people, depending on your relationship with the wedding couple. You can then buy a gift for your escort after the event, as a thank you gift for them inviting you.
2006-09-02 03:00:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you personally know the couple, a gift would be appropriate but not necessary. The invited person has that responsibility of the gift giving, however it is also polite to offer some additional money for that gift to be from you both as well.
2006-09-02 05:27:45 · answer #5 · answered by Missie D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The one who's name appears on the invitation brings the gift. "And Guest" just needs to wear the appropriate attire and make sure her date does so as well. The last wedding I went to I saw a few people in flip flops, and some in colored wife beaters. It was an evening wedding. Guides to proper dress for weddings can be found online.
2006-09-02 05:02:15 · answer #6 · answered by kaitlynpg 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only if you know the couple. If not then maybe just a card. I would think you could put your name on your date's gift as well. people will just think that your going as a couple so people just expect one gift per couple/ or marriage if that.
2006-09-02 02:17:10 · answer #7 · answered by jrealitytv 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on your culture, and the culture of the couple getting married. However, let me say that since it is a happy occasion, I think it is always nice to make others happy, even if you don't know them. A small gift can show that you are not cheap and makes you look good too.
2006-09-02 02:58:15 · answer #8 · answered by J L 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess you are alright giftless but since you are invited and are going to be eating and drinking may be you can ship in wiwth your date's gift and out both your names on the card.
At least thats what I would do but if you don't its not big deal I think.
2006-09-02 02:08:45 · answer #9 · answered by Pudge_Monsta 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No you are only going as someones guest, the person invited is the one who brings the gift. You're off the hook.
2006-09-02 02:08:05 · answer #10 · answered by Janet lw 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋