If I was invited to a wedding but declined should I still send a gift?
2006-10-09 01:17:56 · 13 answers · asked by Emillea 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Absoloutly do send a gift or a gift card and send your apologies for not attending.
2006-10-09 01:22:05 · answer #1 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are not attending because you don't want to, the people are not that close to you, and/or they did not send a gift to your wedding, you are under no obligation to send a gift. If you would attend if you could, one of the people is a close friend or family member, and/or they or their parents sent a nice gift to your wedding or that of someone very close to you, send something.
2006-10-09 01:29:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely send a gift, you're still congratulating them on their marriage. Just be sure if you're sending an actual item, to send something that travels well and won't get damaged.
2006-10-09 04:41:01 · answer #3 · answered by Holly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should, but you don't have to. I would at least send a nice card. You're not required to send a gift but you should acknowledge the event with a card.
2006-10-09 03:06:43 · answer #4 · answered by Mama Otter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, yes, but it depends how close you are to the bride/groom. If I wasn't very close, I would send just a card, but if I were close, or if it is a relative, I would send a gift or gift certificate.
2006-10-09 01:29:01 · answer #5 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. If they've considered you a close enough friend or relative to invite you to celebrate, you should send a gift.
2006-10-09 02:01:35 · answer #6 · answered by sylvia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends, are you really close to this person?? With my wedding, only 5 people sent something when they declined- this was out of 50!
2006-10-09 01:26:12 · answer #7 · answered by guyote 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should always send a card, and if you want to include like a "gift card" from a favorite store, that would be appreciated as well.
2006-10-09 01:29:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could if you like - especially if it's a friend or family, but it's not required. Depends on your relationship with the couple.
2006-10-10 01:29:06 · answer #9 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Just to be polite.
2006-10-09 01:25:17 · answer #10 · answered by jim_grollmuss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋