I am having my rehearsal/dinner the night before my wedding (my wedding is on 07-07-07) there are about 45 people that will be at the rehearsal/dinner, and I have heard that you give the gifts at the rehearsal. Out of the 45, 23 are getting gifts. (11 are the children that are in the wedding-all children included in the wedding are getting gifts, along with all the adults in the wedding). so basically half are getting gifts, and the other half aren't. All the children are getting gifts, so the jelously thing between children we don't have to worry about. So what are some suggestions, for appropriate times to give the people in the wedding gifts?
additional note: to those that are rude, or feel that this is a stupid question, please don't waste my time by answering, all others, thank you for your suggestions! have a good day!
2007-04-14 02:46:08 · 14 answers · asked by Stephanie 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
thanks everyone, so far. great suggestions. We are getting his parents, and my parents, and the hostess, and the scripture reader and the 3 kids handing out programs, gifts. I have tried not to leave anyone out that is helping us. thanks so far!!
2007-04-14 03:18:17 · update #1
thanks daisy-same to you. we are going to have a wonderful day!!
2007-04-14 03:19:26 · update #2
daisy, what colors are you going for? I am doing a patriotic theme. (my girls are in red tea length hankerchief dresses and my men are in white tuxedoes with blue vests-red/white/blue)
2007-04-14 03:21:16 · update #3
I actually was going to wonder the same thing. I'm also getting married the same day! Yea for us, huh. :) I like the idea of giving them at the rehearsal dinner...I am going to do that. Most of the other answers are right about the non-gift getters...they won't be upset. And they will probably appreciate seeing the gifts the others receive. Good idea. Thanks for posting this question. And best wishes to you.
2007-04-14 03:17:09 · answer #1 · answered by daisylane 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would still give them out at the rehearsal dinner. The ones not in the wedding party do not expect to get anything. You could do it right before the dinner or as they are walking in. Go around with your husband to be and thank each one for being a part of your wedding. did you get something for yours and his parents? that also may be a nice touch.
2007-04-14 03:03:35 · answer #2 · answered by mom of 2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like a dream wedding come true. Good luck and God Bless your marriage. You don't say what the gifts are but if they are some kind of jewelry that the recipients can wear I'd give it to the bridesmaids, and groomsmen while you are all getting ready. If it is a different kind of gift, why not have it placed at their seat at the reception? That way they can open it privately and at their own convenience.
2007-04-14 04:52:13 · answer #3 · answered by tersey562 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations and best wishes to you and your intended! Giving gifts at the rehearsal dinner is certainly appropriate. When I got married, I gave my attendants their gifts during one of the many hosted parties that was given for me. The girls had a chance to ooh and awe as a group. Then the parents gifts, etc, we gave out during the dinner. Depending how much time you have for eating, gift giving, toasting, etc. It should be a nice time for you and your families. My husband and I exchanged our gifts on our honeymoon....it was more intimate and much more fun!
2007-04-14 03:19:17 · answer #4 · answered by THE SINGER 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 12:55:09 · answer #5 · answered by theberge 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Question is, do you have assigned seating for the rehearsal dinner? If you did, then you could just place the present at their seat, whomever it is you plan on giving a gift to. If not, then (if it's feasible), get a basket and give the children their presents after the meal.
Personally, I'd avoid it during the reception. You'll hopefully be too busy!
2007-04-14 02:58:05 · answer #6 · answered by tatertown_94 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Like Kate, we gave them out one by one at the rehearsal dinner so we could say something to and about each of our attendants. We also had small gifts of jewelry for our two readers (one was one of my best friends, and the other was my SIL who was at the dinner with my BIL who was one of the best men and their daughter, our flower girl).
None of the other adults expected any gifts - I think it's pretty much understood that the gifts are for the bridal party.
And I agree with momof2 - gifts for the parents are a nice touch. We had small gifts for both sets of parents.
2007-04-14 03:13:13 · answer #7 · answered by Silver_Stars 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the adults that are not in the wedding do not expect gifts, feel free to give them out during the rehearsal dinner, that is the perfect time.
2007-04-14 02:51:20 · answer #8 · answered by tigweldkat 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
wow congratulations!
just a random fact...07/07/07 will be my little cousins 7th birthday! :D
it is probably a good idea to only give out the gifts to the wedding party and children at the dinner, and reserve the others [if any] for private visits after/before the ceremony in order to avoid the other guests thinking they have been left out.
good luck and i hope you have a magical day
f xxx
2007-04-14 02:58:31 · answer #9 · answered by >> fleur << 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree, give them out at the rehearsal dinner.
When we handed out ours we said something personal about each of our attendants, you might like to do that as well to make it a bit more special. I agree with the first poster that the adults that arent in the wedding party will not be expecting gifts nor feel slighted that they dont recieve them.
Good luck!
2007-04-14 02:55:35 · answer #10 · answered by kateqd30 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋