I'm a bridesmaid in my friend's wedding next summer, but I don't know if I get her a gift. The last wedding I was in was my sisters, and that was 7 years ago. I was 16. I don't remember.
2007-07-14 19:17:56 · 20 answers · asked by Stephanie S 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I'm not being a cheapskate! I was just asking a question. I didn't know if you were supposed to even though you were in the wedding. It's only the 2nd one I've been in. I was just wondering. And if I did, I was just wondering what I should get her. That's all. Jeez.
But thanks you all of you that gave me nice, polite, and good answers. I really do appreciate it.
2007-07-14 19:29:51 · update #1
it is customary to give the new couple a gift, whether you are in the bridal party or not.
getting them something off their registry is what you should do, it is what they want.
2007-07-14 19:21:25 · answer #1 · answered by Christina V 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, even though you are in the wedding, you do get them a gift. What you get them really depends on your budget and your degree of closeness with the couple (although since you are in the wedding I assume you are close). As a bride to be, I understand just how much money my wedding party has spent so I don't really expect them to break the bank any more than they already have! Get them something you can A) afford and B) that the couple would really appreciate.
2007-07-15 02:22:12 · answer #2 · answered by MelB 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a small gift would be fine, especially if you had to spend a lot of money on your bridesmaid dress. The bride and groom will probably, as is the custom, give you a gift too as a thank you for appearing in the wedding.
2007-07-15 06:33:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gift giving is REQUIRED only at children's birthdays parties or at showers. However much gift giving at weddings at weddings is USUAL and TYPICAL, it is NOT mandatory. Hard as it is for some couples approaching marriage, gifts are to be appreciated, but NEVER expected.
That said, I'd advise you to give them sort of gift. If you've already spend a lot of your own funds and throwing a bridal shower, hosting a bachelorette party, buying a dress you'll never wear again, travel, etc -- then there is nothing wrong with giving a less expensive gift like a small picture frame or a bottle of liquor.
2007-07-15 06:45:41 · answer #4 · answered by kill_yr_television 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If i was a bridesmaid, i will still buy a gift. I would give something that they can put/use in their home. Like, a painting, blender, etc... just throwing out ideas.
2007-07-15 02:24:04 · answer #5 · answered by I Love Lucy Fan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would be much appreciated to get a gift as it is a very special day for your friend and wen they look back at the gift they will always remember that they shared that day with u... but I'm sure your friend will not hate you if u didn't
maybe get a photo album and gets pics of them wen they were first together and do it up really nice something to look back on
2007-07-15 02:42:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK on top of buying your dress, shoes etc etc. gift @ the bridal shower for the bride is usually something off of the registry, if u are really close get her something mushy and or sentimental(ie photos of her single life in a scrapbook blah blah) gift of money @ the actual wedding and usually they also expect stuff like lingerie @ the stagette !! Hope u have lots of $ :), when in doubt diamonds and sparkly shiney things.
2007-07-15 02:23:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
You can get them a gift if you like. Speak to your friend about it...she may just be happy to having you as her bridesmaid for a gift :-)
It can be hard being in the bridal party...especially if you're paying for your own dress, shoes, jewellery etc. & you may have to travel for the wedding.
Honestly...if you think you can't afford a gift...as I said, talk to your friend.
2007-07-15 02:21:19 · answer #8 · answered by emskimo 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you do, and your choice for gift starts with what you can afford. Since they are close friends, maybe you could get them something personalized, like a frame, or a throw.
2007-07-15 05:14:30 · answer #9 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to buy a gift, but i would be really nice if you did...Ask if she is registered and buy what you can afford off there or just get something for their home...You have a year to save some moola....You could make something, to me that would be more meaningful....
2007-07-15 02:38:43 · answer #10 · answered by ABBYsMom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋