They knew I couldn't make it as I just moved overseas and had previously said I couldn't make it.. but I'm not sure if i'm still supposed to send a wedding gift? Or do you only give a gift if you can make it?
2007-05-08 00:43:18 · 35 answers · asked by Shannon P 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
only if you can make it i reckon.
i always thought it was, in a way, paying for your meal by buying them something! no food, no gift! but it does depend how close you are to them aswell. why not just send a little tiny something?
2007-05-08 00:46:17 · answer #1 · answered by hana woo 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
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2016-11-26 02:49:35 · answer #2 · answered by arndt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to send a wedding gift, whether you can go or not. It is NOT required and should never be expected.
If YOU want to get them a gift, go ahead.
If the couple are related (brother/uncle/etc) go ahead and send them a gift.
Or just send your regrets and send them a card.
2007-05-08 08:34:48 · answer #3 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being invited to a wedding means you mean something to one of the couples. It is always polite to send a gift and this can be done via the Internet and have it send directly to them.
2007-05-08 00:57:17 · answer #4 · answered by Patty G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would send them a gift even if you can't make it. Like you said they knew that you could not make it due to moving overseas, but they still sent you an invite out of respect. Even if you send them something small it is still appreciated.
2007-05-08 01:25:59 · answer #5 · answered by Important 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I couldn't attend a good friend of mine wedding but did send a gift because i would have preferred to be at the wedding, but still it is a nice gesture
in your case, anything that you can afford and feel like a good way of sharing your friends happiness could be a replacement for not attending their wedding. they will be touched
2007-05-08 00:48:47 · answer #6 · answered by black_dahlia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depends, they probably won't notice. But.................
If it's a close friend or family member (first cousin or closer) or a business associate I would highly suggest that you send one. If it's a close friend or family member I would suggest you purchase something highly personal with a nice card that addresses how you are so happy for them and are sad that you couldn't witness their special day. Make it very personal! If it is a business associate I would suggest a card with an appropriate amount of cash (if you are a lower level exec $100 should be fine) if you are at a higher level I would bring it to $250 with a short note wishing them well.
2007-05-08 03:13:15 · answer #7 · answered by Tara C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd just send a really nice card and say sorry you can't be there to share their special day.
When we got married alot of my husband's family couldn't make it because they lived in other countries and we got some lovely cards from them and we didn't expect any presents.
If they knew you weren't going to make it then the invitation was a gesture. Therefore you can return the gesture with a card.
2007-05-08 01:12:29 · answer #8 · answered by penelope pitstop 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Even though they knew you couldn't attend they probably sent you an invitation so that you would know they would have liked you to be there. I think it would be nice to send a gift.
2007-05-08 05:31:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Out of respect i would send a gift or card with money or a gift card to where they are registered.I am sure if it were you getting married you would hope for the same..it show that even though you couldnt be there you wish them the best.
2007-05-08 01:05:01 · answer #10 · answered by Brianna M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely send a gift.
2007-05-08 00:47:25 · answer #11 · answered by NewMom28 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋