A friend's daughter got married and I was not invited to the wedding. I only have only met the daughter a couple of times. As far as my friend, we only see each other once every 6 - 8 months. My friend brought her daughter's wedding alum when we had lunch. Does that mean that she is expecting a gift? Please advise.
2007-05-28 11:50:15 · 27 answers · asked by BR 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I wouldn't worry about getting a gift. It's nice that you would think of it even after not being invited.
As for showing you the album, she was probably just proud of her daughter and wanted to share the photos.
2007-05-28 11:58:55 · answer #1 · answered by Get Smart™ 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally a gift it is not expected from someone who did not attend wedding. There are some exceptions to this; however, including friends and family that recieved an invitation but were unable to attend the wedding. If you recieved an invitation to the shower, it is traditional to send a gift also. Because you are not very close to your friend, i.e.-you only see her every 6-8 months, you should not be expected to send a gift. I think she was just wanting to share her daughters special day with you.
Kiki
2007-05-28 12:24:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, if you are not invited to the wedding, there is no expectation that you buy a gift.
People who are invited but cannot attend a wedding or other celebration sometimes buy a gift as a gesture of affection, but unless you particularly want to send a gift because you are fond of the young couple or something, then no, there really is no need.
Best wishes :-)
2007-05-28 11:54:22 · answer #3 · answered by thing55000 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-09 00:42:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Gifts are intended to help in the celebration of a specific event. The event has passed and so has the opportyunity for a gift. Your friend sounds a bit manipulative. If she shows picures again, then bring a picture of a wrapped present.
2007-05-28 11:56:54 · answer #5 · answered by rabidkitty 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would say definetly not. I don't think you are under any obligation to give a gift since you were not invited. Your friend may have been just proud and wanting to show the album, that doesn't necessarily mean she is expecting a gift.
2007-05-28 11:54:48 · answer #6 · answered by Mollyruby 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She is not expecting a gift. She just wants to show you what happened at the wedding which you didn't attend/not invited. Don't give her a gift since you were not invited and you didn't attend. Just congratulate her verbally.
2007-05-29 21:21:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say no. It's perfectly acceptable for her to bring the album to show you. It doesn't mean she expects a gift. If she does....well, that's her problem. You weren't invited to the wedding so there is no need for a gift.
Hope this helped.
2007-05-28 11:59:13 · answer #8 · answered by rahtenrobbie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You where not invited to the wedding, so i say you do not need to buy a gift. The mom prob just brought the pictures because she wanted to show them to you with pride.
2007-05-28 11:54:41 · answer #9 · answered by carriec 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is an expression "You can wish in one hand and crap in the other and see which gets filled first"!
She MAY be expecting a gift, but showing you pictures does not obligate you to buy her daughter one.
It doesn't matter if she's expecting one or not. You should not feel that you should or have to buy one.
2007-05-29 07:42:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋