Couple is in their late 50's, 2nd marriage for both, what is appropriate for a gift or is it a sign of the times when an invitation states "No Gifts Please"?
2006-10-18 11:49:40 · 19 answers · asked by jazziejannieb 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Honour their wishes are don't get a gift, If they are lucky enough to find someone they can love the second time,that is really the
only gift they want, each other.
2006-10-18 12:06:31 · answer #1 · answered by blenlo 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the invitation says no gifts, then respect them and give them no gifts. If you must give them a gift, give them soemthing that has sentimental value- like a picture album with pictures of each of them and their children.
The whole point of gifts at a wedding is to help a young couple start out. That is whay you give them things like dishes and towels. Those are things that are expinsive, but nessacry. at age 50 they probably have all of that kind of stuff.
2006-10-18 12:32:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gifts are appropriate at any age. They probably just don't want the standard place settings, silverware, blender, etc.
A nice gift of money works in ANY situation or if you feel that impersonal, a gift card to their favorite restaurant attached to a nice bottle of wine is classy and age-appropriate.
Everyone says "No Gifts" ... does anyone really listen?
2006-10-18 13:00:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wow what a dilemma. . .HM well the invitation does say no gifts but how can you not buy a couple a wedding gift. . . do you know anyone else that is going (not with your party) maybe you can ask them what they got the couple or if they got them something. . . Gosh this is a horrible situation what to do. . . well maybe a gift certificate to a nice restaurant that you know they love. . . everyone can use a gift certificate.
2006-10-18 11:58:17 · answer #4 · answered by Trish H 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am heading off for my aunty's 2nd wedding in november and they state no gifts but if we want to contribute for a new fridge to mybe just a small amount of money. as i cant afford much a card is the way to go. if they dont want gifts they dont want one.
2006-10-18 14:28:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I couldn't go to a wedding empty handed. How about a gift certificate for their favorite restaurant? Home Depot? or even a nice little picture frame?
2006-10-18 13:38:50 · answer #6 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the couple has asked for their guests not to bring gifts you can feel comfortable attending without a gift. However, it is not considered tacky to bring a gift. A great gift is anything that can be a keepsake. http://www.idotaketwo.com/second_wedding_gifts.html
2006-10-18 13:24:54 · answer #7 · answered by weddingqueen 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well - they've made it pretty clear they don't want a gift!!! Maybe you can make a donation to a charity in their name... or the local animal shelter if they are animal lovers..... just let them know in a nice card that you've made a donation to *** in the name of Mr. & Mrs...... they probably have all the "stuff" they need, and a donation will be a nice touch.
2006-10-18 11:52:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-08 17:03:15 · answer #9 · answered by fearson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a gift card to an upscale restaurant or tickets to an event that they will enjoy. It will give them something to do together in their newly-wedded bliss.
2006-10-18 12:46:39 · answer #10 · answered by Rayanna L 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋