My friend is getting married and I went to her bridal shower. For this shower I bought something off the registry list that was included. Should I buy her something for the wedding day? Any advice is welcome!
2007-07-20 08:52:15 · 23 answers · asked by Elaine H 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
The proper traditional etiquette protocol is that if you attend the shower, you bring a gift, and if you attend the wedding, you bring a gift. If you do both, you bring a gift to both. That said, if you bought something nice or expensive for one, you can bring something smaller and token to the other. You are not expected to break the bank for two presents!
2007-07-20 09:00:55 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, for the shower, and for the wedding. I learned this a couple years ago-I bought something very expensive for the shower-$50, forgetting that I had to buy for the wedding as well!
I ended up buying a glass water pitcher at TJ Maxx-it was $20.
2007-07-20 18:41:10 · answer #2 · answered by Learning is fun! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should buy another gift for the wedding. Maybe this one could be a little more personal though, since you've already purchased one from the registry.
2007-07-20 15:57:07 · answer #3 · answered by Miss Brown 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have to buy a gift for both. It would be very rude to show up at the wedding without a gift. Traditionally the shower gift is for the bride's new home and the wedding gift is to celebrate the couple's nuptials.
2007-07-20 15:55:31 · answer #4 · answered by Luv2Answer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, although it is not required, it is in good taste. U can always give cash also...Most people when going to the shower give something off the registry and when they go to wedding it;s either cash, or check. If u feel uncomfortable doing that, get her an item from the registry. Either will be greatly appreciated I'm sure.
2007-07-20 16:00:40 · answer #5 · answered by mrsprincess07 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, you should give her a wedding gift too. although etiquettely-speaking, you are not required to give a wedding gift (they're inviting you because they want you there, not because they want stuff from you), it's a nice thing to do and is generally expected. i always buy off the registry for both events, but spend more for the wedding gift.
2007-07-21 02:42:32 · answer #6 · answered by Patty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, you should always get a gift for the shower and another one for the wedding.
2007-07-20 16:09:16 · answer #7 · answered by not margaret 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes a gift is appropriate for both. If you have already bought off the registry may you could ask her if there is someghing more personal she would like like a night gown for the honey moon that you could give to her in private.
2007-07-20 15:58:04 · answer #8 · answered by bramblerock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OKay, I am definately not going with the group here. I only take a gift to the wedding if I was unable to attend the shower. None of my friends take a gift to both. None. So, maybe you should talk to others going to the wedding. If they are getting an additional gift, then you should.
2007-07-20 17:04:14 · answer #9 · answered by K_M 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yep, bring a gift. If you have already reached your gift-giving budget limit, just bring something small or get a small item (think pretty picture frame) off their wedding registry.
2007-07-20 16:06:56 · answer #10 · answered by corinne1029 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋