The groom is a co-worker to my husband, in which I have met once. The Bride, neither of us has met. This will be a second marriage for both of them.
I am really torn on weather to bring a gift or not....
Any suggestions?
2007-07-05 08:50:54 · 23 answers · asked by Doberman Mom 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Thank you all for your comments...
I think what I will do is leave the gift up to my husband. I just can't seem to get excited to shop for people that I do not know.
Man, I must be grumpy... I usually get excited for shopping!
thanks again,
2007-07-05 09:22:51 · update #1
You should bring a gift, but not a very expensive one. Number one, you don't know the family very well. Number two, it is a second marriage for both of them. However, you do need to bring something. Look at their register, and find something inexpensive, yet special. Or, you could ask your husband for advice as what to buy. Or, you could give them a gift of money. I don't suggest that one though, because then they know just how much you spent. Just make sure you bring something. They invited you, you need to say thank you and congratulations.
2007-07-05 08:57:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
just for good taste you could go to your local home and garden store and buy a nice picture frame they will need one for the wedding pictures and that way if everyone else is bringing something you won't feel cheap. You can get a really nice 8x10 frame for around $20.00 and I think you really can't go wrong. You are getting some thing they will use money on cards and other things is a waste, unless you are going to slip cash like a $20 into a card but that still might not go over as well as a practical gift for around $20
2007-07-05 09:02:51 · answer #2 · answered by in His image 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I will give you the same answer that I give to people who are wondering if they should bring a gift when visiting the boss' home...Bringing a gift is always the considerate thing to do.
It doesn't have to be extravagant, just a card that sends your good wishes, and either something from their registry, or a check inside the card.
2007-07-05 09:07:15 · answer #3 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are you getting a separate gift from your husband, or is this gift from both of you? If it is a different gift separate from your husband, I would say no, include your name on your husband's gift. You may not know them, but your husband obviously knows the groom, so a gift should be given. If it's a joint gift, yes, the two of you should get these people a gift.
2007-07-05 08:58:26 · answer #4 · answered by Proud to be 59 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I second the Melouof's reply which said,
"I know a gift is optional, but truly, if you accept an invitation to attend a wedding, you bring a gift. If you feel so disinterested in the couple, you should have declined their invitation."
I can't put it better than she did.
2007-07-05 09:07:52 · answer #5 · answered by Ms. X 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If they are having a wedding and you are invited, yes bring a gift. Just go with something inexpensive like a nice picture frame or something. Your husband works with him, he will have to see him again, its respectful. Have fun!
2007-07-05 08:59:41 · answer #6 · answered by Jayme H 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know a gift is optional, but truly, if you accept an invitation to attend a wedding, you bring a gift. If you feel so disinterested in the couple, you should have declined their invitation.
2007-07-05 08:56:54 · answer #7 · answered by melouofs 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Showing up with out a gift is in poor taste and you will be the talk at the office water cooler. Either bring a gift or respond no to the invite.
2007-07-05 09:05:13 · answer #8 · answered by Kat G 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
If I was you I would bring a gift. Something that's not expensive but useful.
2007-07-05 09:28:16 · answer #9 · answered by sundaisy2419 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Buy lottery tickets! It's poor etiquette to not bring something, but if you don't know them, it's hard to get too excited about it. If they are getting married on 07-07-07, they obviously feel lucky, so I'd get them $20 or so of lottery tickets.
2007-07-05 09:28:29 · answer #10 · answered by corinne1029 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋