I have a wedding to attend this weekend that I need to get a gift for. My question is since I am a massage therapist is it rude to give them a gift certificate for massage? They have two registries, but have told me they really did not need anything. At one point the bride wanted to set up a massage with me for before the wedding, but her budget has gotten low and schedule crazy. Any suggestions?Thanks!
2007-07-03 10:43:05 · 19 answers · asked by Doll_Partz 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
WoW I am surprised with some of your responses. It makes me wonder how much the average person spends on wedding gifts. The bride is not my friend, but a co-workers daughter. So if I give cash what is exceptable?
2007-07-03 19:21:48 · update #1
I would schedule it before the wedding if you are going to give it as a gift, since you know she wanted one but cant afford it any longer, it would be nice if you gifted it to her before hand. Just say "Jane as my wedding gift to you, I would like to give you an hour massage the day before the wedding or the morning of the wedding to help you destress"
My firend is a hair stylist and she just asked me if I thought giving her services as her gift to the bride was enough, I told her that was MORE than ample and a wonderfully generous gift. The gift of your time and yor craft is much more valuable than any monetary gift you could offer.
2007-07-03 10:50:23 · answer #1 · answered by kateqd30 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Although giving your professional services to this Bride and Groom as a wedding gift would not be my first answer, I do believe it is appropriate and acceptable, especially since the Bride expressed a desire to have a massage.
May I suggest a gift certificate for a massage for the Bride and Groom together? Put on some romantic music and serve some bubbly after the massage. What a great memory and experience!
Answered by: A Certified wedding specialist / A Professional bridal consultant / A Wedding ceremony officiant
2007-07-03 11:23:03 · answer #2 · answered by Avis B 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Personally, I would LOVE to have a massage any time, especially before a wedding. Offer to give her a massage before the wedding and after the wedding. I would create some nice gift certificates and give them to her two weeks before the wedding.
That way, if for some strange reason it's not received well, you can still buy them some small gift for the wedding. Besides, the massages don't cost you anything.
2007-07-03 10:52:51 · answer #3 · answered by MagPookie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think a massage is a great idea. It'll be an excellent way for both the bride and groom to release the tension and stress of planning a wedding. I'm sure your gift will be well enjoyed.
2007-07-03 10:59:03 · answer #4 · answered by ndd77 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't agree that you have to give this as an added bonus gift. This is a valuable gift, and it isn't free for you to give since it takes up your time, and is an hour's worth of your fixed expenses of doing massages each month, i.e., insurance, rent, utilities for your massage room.
And I think that it's a gift that any bride or groom would love.
You could give them each a one-half hour massage, with each of them sitting in on the other's and chatting. They will love it.
2007-07-03 11:08:35 · answer #5 · answered by Tricia R 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest you give them a massage especially since you know she wants it along with something small. Maybe massage oils for them to do massages on one another on their honeymoon or even a small gift off their registry.
2007-07-03 11:10:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Generally, it's appropriate to convey a present to the reception until this is a "vacation spot marriage ceremony." At such a lot weddings I have attended, a present desk used to be offered on the reception and the couple both opened items on the reception or went to a residence with household and near peers to open the items. The household of the bride or groom will have to manage preserving the items for the couple till they go back from their honeymoon, if the couple is leaving instantly following the festivities. Since you have not given the present, I could say that it isn't too past due. I am specific they could nonetheless welcome your thoughtfulness in serving to them to settle into their new lifestyles. You would both give the present individually to the couple or ship it through mail, at this factor.
2016-09-05 14:02:42 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honestly I would love that. The bride and groom are going to need to something to relaxe them after the wedding and that would probably be the best gift anyone can give them. .
2007-07-03 11:38:04 · answer #8 · answered by victoriarose1982 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think thats a nice gift get another massage therapist to help you and let them do a couples massage.
2007-07-03 10:48:23 · answer #9 · answered by jenn p 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think it would be nice, but if I were them and knew you were a massage therapists, I would think you got it for free. Most couples prefer cash these days. Go with a check.
2007-07-03 11:05:01 · answer #10 · answered by PhantomRN 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋