I am a girl (don't look at my avatar, my friend set it up). I am a teenager and I am going to a wedding this summer. Because I was not close to the people in the wedding and I am not an adult, do I have to give them a gift? If so, what?
2007-05-09 12:24:31 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Giving a gift is never mandatory. That's pretty much the definition of gift...it should be something you want to do.
If you do want to give them something, the best bet is to find out where they're registered. Often, the registry will include items they need, at various prices...more than likely, you can find something they really want for $20 or less.
2007-05-09 12:33:15 · answer #1 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being a teenager, no, you're not required to give them a gift. Just buy them a nice card. If you want, get a gift card with $10-$20 on it to a store where they're registered (or Bed Bath & Beyond--they can definitely find something there) and put it inside the card.
Are your parents not invited to this wedding? They're the ones that should be buying a gift.
2007-05-10 08:54:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't know the people that well that probably means that there are going to be a lot of people at the wedding (If it was a small wedding they would only invite people they knew). So, they are going to have so many other presents and cards that I don't think they'll notice who did or didn't get them something. I've been to plenty of weddings as a kid/young adult and didn't get the people anything, and I usually went with my parents and they would get them something. So, don't worry about it. Nobody expects kids/young adults to buy wedding presents for people (unless it's an older sister or something special like that).
2007-05-09 19:35:27 · answer #3 · answered by littlelulu200 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's okay if you don't give them a gift. People in weddings expect some money as a gift but from working adults!!! Not from a teenager. So, relax and enjoy the wedding.
2007-05-09 19:33:59 · answer #4 · answered by wilma s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Were you invited along with your parents? If that's the case, then no - your parents will take care of it. I don't know if you were personally invited to the wedding if you said that you arn't close to them at all, not sure what the relationship is either as you didn't mention. If you're invited as a 'guest' of someone else, then still no don't worry about it. I don't think anyone expects a gift from a child unless they make it themselves, (a cute lil card, picture frame etc) and you're too old for that anyways, but still not old enough to feel responsible for a gift. I say no worries! :)
2007-05-09 21:10:43 · answer #5 · answered by Kass 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you do not have to buy a gift. If your parents were invited, then if they get a gift then add your name. If you want to buy a nice card, or make them a card it would be nice. If you own a digital camera or have access to one, then take photos at the wedding and make them a disc afterwards, and give it to them. That would be a nice surprise, and a great gift.
2007-05-09 19:52:14 · answer #6 · answered by mamatucker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you going as someone's guest? If you were invited personally by the bride or groom, then you should get a gift. If you feel like getting a gift, a gift card is always appropriate. I would get them a gift card for $25 or gift card for two movie passes, anything like that.
2007-05-09 19:32:22 · answer #7 · answered by Midnight 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you received and invitation that was personally addressed to you, it would be rude not to acknowledge it with a congratulatory gift. You don't have to go all out you know, go in on a gift with other people. If you you really feel uncomfortable about giving them anything at all because you don't know them a card to congratulate them should suffice.
2007-05-09 20:04:04 · answer #8 · answered by erin c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was in your position, I just got a nice card. They will know that you don't have any money. If your parents are going, tag your name on their gift, or if there are a lot of other teens in your position, maybe go in on a gift together - though it's not necessary.
2007-05-09 20:05:07 · answer #9 · answered by . 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try to bring something even if it is just a card with a gift card inside of it. Or if you do know where they are registered find something inexpensive you can afford on your budget or that your parents can help you purchase.
2007-05-09 19:30:27 · answer #10 · answered by Miya Miya 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋