we are more like lunch buddies thats about it. I gave her a gift from the bridal registry on her bridal shower day, so do i take another gift?
2007-03-02 02:32:11 · 15 answers · asked by reene2g 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
You don't have to go to both. As for the gift thing I think you are suppose to bring another gift.
2007-03-02 02:41:35 · answer #1 · answered by shorty 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you were invited I would go to both the wedding and reception (since an RSVP is normally used to count dinner plates ahead of time and if you have already RSVP then your dinner has already been paid for...it would be rude if you did not go). The bridal shower is the time for gifts, those who were unable to attend the shower (now and days) bring their gift to the wedding. The most common situation is the wedding card & money. Although it is not a material gift it is customary (now & days) to bring at least a card. Hope that helps!
2007-03-02 12:06:45 · answer #2 · answered by Ladybug 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should go to both the church and reception. That is the proper thing to do. You definitely need to give her a gift for her wedding. The bridal shower gift is saying congratulations and good luck with your future marriage! The wedding gift to to congratulate the couple of their wedding vows. I hope this helps!
2007-03-02 10:43:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you have been invited to the reception than go to both the chyrch and thereception, but you cant just turn up at the reception without seeing the wedding first - thats rude!
No I think that a card would be suffice or a small token like a bottle of wine - but you have already bought them a gift like you said - a card should do it
2007-03-02 10:44:34 · answer #4 · answered by pinkchampagne 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'd say go to both the ceremony and reception. As for gift, how about a gift card to where she is registered, or something small and personal that she might like?
2007-03-02 15:24:16 · answer #5 · answered by springbeanqueen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the invitation invited you to both (usually they will specify) then go to both if you're able, and bring another gift. Even if the gift is small and not that pricey, it still shows that you're thinking about your friend during this great time in her life. I know it's kind of cheesy, but that's general ettiquette. It's better to cover your butt than to feel guilty about not bringing anything.
Also, I know you mentioned that you're not all that close, but homemade gifts are great. Something like a simple picture in a nice frame is simple, inexpensive, but something she'll love.
2007-03-02 10:43:28 · answer #6 · answered by SChi25 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are not obligated to go to the church. Mainly family and close friends go. Shower gifts are seperate. If you go to the wedding, I was under the impression that you give a gift or cash to cover the amount of the dinner plate. and if you bring a date its double. At my wedding people just gave me what they could afford. That was fine with me.
2007-03-02 10:38:21 · answer #7 · answered by mlock123 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should get an invite ... if you don't I would talk to your co-worker and find out since sometimes couples will invite a lot of people to the ceremony and only a select few to the reception. I'm sure she would have told you, but you can never be too sure.
2007-03-02 11:16:09 · answer #8 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She probably invited you because she likes you and thinks you're friends (even if only work friends). If you're invited to a wedding, it implies you're invited to both the ceremony and reception, and, yes, a separate gift is expected.
2007-03-02 10:51:40 · answer #9 · answered by melouofs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you go to the wedding or reception you should take another gift. I only went to my co-worker's reception. It's really up to you.
2007-03-02 10:39:00 · answer #10 · answered by lakee_4 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋