2006-12-21 17:39:02 · 26 answers · asked by smily 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
You are by no means obligated - if you do choose to give a gift, make sure it is from the heart.
2006-12-21 17:43:13 · answer #1 · answered by Buttercup - VP Bamma Fan Club 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gifts gifts gifts..... There is to much guidance on gifts these days. People send out invitations to get gifts. People go to parties for the gifts.
I you do not want to give a gift, dont. There is no rule that says you have to. Do you know the neighbor and the soon to be neighbor? Are they already living together? Do you have the financial means to give money away? Would you sleep better if you gave them something, even if it is just a token?
If my neighbors sent me an invatation I would not go, and not give a gift.. by the same token if my wifes old neighbors sent us an invitation (from Canada.. we are in Texas now). We would not only go, but we would supply a gift as well. It is a matter of how you feel about them as people, not wether you got an invatation or not.
2006-12-22 03:41:25 · answer #2 · answered by Texas Tiger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you declined to attend the wedding, then you are under no obligation to send a wedding gift. However, since you are neighbors, I would suggest giving them a nice card and a small gift card (about $50) to Macys or Bed Bath & Beyond as a nice gesture and so there is no bad blood or misunderstanding between you all.
2006-12-22 10:07:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing says you have to, but it would be a nice gesture. If you are not attending the wedding, you might want to consider a gift of some kind (maybe a gift card for some place where they registered). This way you can give them something and not feel guilty about not giving them some wedding present. Just an idea!
Merry Christmas!!!
2006-12-22 11:09:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no requirement to give a gift in ANY occasion. However, especially since you're neighbors, you really should. Declining the invitation does not mean declining your support of their union or your love for the couple.
2006-12-22 03:26:51 · answer #5 · answered by Esma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how good or how close of neighbors you are with the intended. You did decline and that is fine. You don't have to give a gift but if you are close neighbors then even a gift card would be welcomed. But if your neighbors and are not that close then no you wouldn't give a gift. It all depends on how close a relationship you have with the intended.
2006-12-22 01:49:57 · answer #6 · answered by ncamedtech 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!!! if you receive and invitation you are expceted to give a gift! registries are created determined by the number of invitations that go out not by the number of people attending a wedding!
They sent you an invite b/c they wanted you to share in their day, the least you can do is send them something to let them know your celebrating for them!
2006-12-22 04:23:36 · answer #7 · answered by anglgrle320 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whether you accept OR decline an invitation, a wedding gift is NEVER mandatory.
Gift, or not, as you wish.
2006-12-23 01:35:01 · answer #8 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes a small gift as a token of appreciation of their invitation.
2006-12-22 03:49:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would give them a small gift, or invite them over for drinks and dinner after they get married. As you are neighbours and have to see them almost every day, it would save any awkwardness.
2006-12-22 03:40:41 · answer #10 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋