I'm having a destination wedding. Only two ppl are coming. We have decided to have a reception when we return for everyone who could not make it. Will we still recieve gifts from ppl?
2007-06-30 15:09:56 · 13 answers · asked by lalacabore 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
For the Record.....Thi is just a question.... I'm not making anyone do anything......I just wanted to know.....
2007-06-30 15:20:56 · update #1
And This is NOT our reason for getting married....were getting married whether ppl show or not......
2007-06-30 15:23:09 · update #2
Our daughter had a destination wedding with a reception for about 100 people two weeks afterward. It was wonderful, by the way, a low stress way to get married.
She did not register for wedding gifts, and she told us to tell anyone who asked that they did not want wedding gifts.
She received wedding gifts from most of the people anyway. They received a lot of Target gift cards, which they loved. But they also received things which were not exactly to their taste. (They regifted these things quite successfully.)
They thought that if they had to do it over, they would give people some guidance, like having relatives tell people that they did not want gifts, but if someone really wanted to do something for them, they really weren't interested in crystal, and maybe something they could use for camping would be nice.
2007-07-01 07:20:15 · answer #1 · answered by Tricia R 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you'll still receive plenty of gifts from people at the reception. I have a number of friends who went the destination weddingroute & had parties when they came home. They had nice turn outs, but I would say not to have a party if all you are worried about it getting gifts.
2007-06-30 23:27:30 · answer #2 · answered by dianedarcy583 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You will most likely get gifts from about 2/3 of the people who come to the reception, I'd guess.
2007-06-30 22:53:13 · answer #3 · answered by kiwi 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
gosh, people can be so negative. i am sure when they have birthday parties they want presents so what is the deal?!
anyway, yes, you should get presents. you are not expecting people to spend money on expensive plane tickets and see the actual wedding so you should get presents at the reception. however, some people will be RUDE and not get you anything. and some people will send you a card with some money in it before the wedding. GOOD LUCK WITH ALL!
just make sure you register :)
2007-07-01 01:07:03 · answer #4 · answered by Christina V 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you're having a reception people will bring you gifts.
2007-06-30 23:45:17 · answer #5 · answered by newjerseygirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is that the reason your getting married?
You'll get gifts from anyone who attends the wedding, and anyone who attends the reception.
You will probably get more money and gift cards than physical gifts, ya know.
2007-06-30 22:18:54 · answer #6 · answered by Alicia F 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Well, usually the people you invite to the reception are there to celebrate the vows they saw you take at the ceremony - so your situation is odd...
Gifts should be the last thing on your mind - as with any bride! You are making your choice as to the style of wedding, so have to bear any consequences, too....
2007-06-30 22:15:14 · answer #7 · answered by Lydia 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
You likely will as people like to give gifts but you're right to not ask for them.
2007-07-01 14:49:23 · answer #8 · answered by indydst8 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you should, you could also have a bridal shower before you guys get married, then people can give you gifts you have registered for.
2007-06-30 22:15:34 · answer #9 · answered by Starry Eyes 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
yes you will although you should not make them feel obligated since they could not make it to the wedding.
2007-06-30 22:15:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋