2007-03-27 13:38:45 · 10 answers · asked by collegemonkey18 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
The best man and maid of honor are not required to purchase a large wedding gift. Often it is their job to host a shower or bachelor/bachelorette party and speak at the wedding. However, a small gift, if you can afford it, to mark the occasion would be appropriate.
2007-03-27 13:44:48 · answer #1 · answered by skiswitch18 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where I come from, the Bride is responsible for her Maid of Honour's dress, flower bouquet, Headdress, accommodation as well as a small gift. The Maid of Honour is expected as such, to remain with the Bride and serve all her whims ! Should there be more than one Maid, all the above apply. No gift should be expected from one's Maids traditionally, but a token always pleases, yet, it is not required considering that the most important gift is TO SERVE the Bride.
The Best Man is supposed to ensure that the ring doesn't go astray and neither does the Groom ! As this can prove quite a challenge at times, no gift is required. However, the Groom is supposed to give his Best Man a small gift in return for keeping the calm.
2007-03-27 16:45:11 · answer #2 · answered by Frederique C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best man gives the bachelor party, the maid of honor hosts a bridal shower. I did find the following regarding gifts:
You already know that the best man pays for his tuxedo and the maid of honor pays for her gown. The maid of honor and best man are each also responsible for arranging for a gift from the other attendants. Each one contacts the bridesmaids or groomsmen and arranges for a special, joint wedding gift from that group. It is the duty of the best man and maid of honor to collect the money from the attendants and choose a gift they know their friends will love.
2007-03-31 09:58:39 · answer #3 · answered by jdcar1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what your budget is. Usually the bridal shower and/or the bachelor(ette) party are considered your wedding gift to them. If your budget can handle a monetary gift, it will be appreciated. Even a small thoughtful token gift will be appreciated (eg. a pair of candles and candle holders, for a special pair.)
The thing is, a gift should never be expected, so give from your heart and trust your instinct. Just make sure the gift is something that both the bride and the groom can appreciate as a couple.
2007-03-27 13:52:56 · answer #4 · answered by ihavethat45 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have as many attendants as you decide on, as long as there is sufficient room for them at your venue. The maid of honor is single, yet might properly be any age, in spite of the particular shown fact that traditionally not a baby or youthful teenager. The matron of honor is married, yet does not might desire to be an older/mature woman. My daughter-in-regulation plans to have 12 woman attendants whilst she and my son renew their vows next 365 days. that they had a small wedding ceremony and could not invite anyone they had to whilst they downsized the progression. The attendants are a similar ones that she initially planned to have. alongside with the groomsmen, there'll be 24 attendants. wish you wedding ceremony day is magnificent. wish I helped. God bless you. † ?
2016-10-20 14:08:18 · answer #5 · answered by winstanley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not just for the best man or maid of honor but for everyone attending the wedding. But especially so for these two.
2007-03-27 16:06:35 · answer #6 · answered by Magma H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone invited to the wedding is expected to give a gift.
2007-03-27 14:23:55 · answer #7 · answered by Sherry K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They both are supposed to. Unless they're a married couple, in which case, one gift and both names on the card will do.
2007-03-27 13:42:24 · answer #8 · answered by kiwi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but both are usually expected to give a speach at the reception.
2007-03-27 13:41:42 · answer #9 · answered by Nicole 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-03-27 14:53:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋