my sister inlaw just sent an email to the family asking for money towards a big screen TV for her sons wedding shower gift
2007-08-21 02:40:53 · 9 answers · asked by sandylu192 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
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And?
Either give her some money towards it
OR
send a reply back stating "I've already bought her a shower gift, sorry!" (even if you didn't).
2007-08-21 02:47:24 · answer #1 · answered by Terri 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
What's the question? If you're okay with contributing toward a large family gift, send her a check for whatever amount you're comfortable with. If you're not attending the shower or don't want to participate in the "family" gift, simply send her an e-mail explaining that you've already purchased a gift for the shower.
Either way, don't forget that you'll still need a gift for the wedding itself, either money or an item off their registry.
2007-08-21 02:53:50 · answer #2 · answered by corinne1029 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You don't have to do that if you had another gift in mind. You can just tell her, "I wish I would have known before because I already got a gift."
Typically the shower gift is supposed to be something for the bride. The TV sounds more like a wedding gift for the couple. The shower gift should be something personal, like lingerie, naughty stuff, or if she's more of a conservative bride then buy bath towels or something for her home. It's supposed to be an individual gift.... "SHOWER" for the bride like showering her with attention before her wedding day.
2007-08-21 02:50:35 · answer #3 · answered by Awesome Writer 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
That's tacky and would be like asking the family to bring covered dishes to your wedding reception. Perhaps this couple has already been living together and has a home with everything they need. So for their wedding they want a big screen TV...or Mom wants them to have one. I'd buy a nice picture frame and wish them luck!
Edit: The Mom wants to buy her son a shower gift? (I just caught that.) Umm...no. If she thinks he needs a big screen TV then let her fork out the thousands of dollars for it.
2007-08-21 04:48:09 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I almost choked on my drink when I read this.
A big screen tv will not help the couple set up house, and thats what showers are for. Sounds to me like she just wants to out-do someone (i'm thinking the brides parents) with a enormous and overpriced gift. Dont contribute to these childish games.
2007-08-21 02:49:01 · answer #5 · answered by kateqd30 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Men aka, "Son's" get shower gifts now?
What the?
Send an email back saying you have already purchased a gift for "The couple".
Be sure to get them something they will BOTH appreciate, maybe a gift card to a nice place to dine, theater tickets, or a day of activities ( golf, skiing) etc. etc.
2007-08-21 02:49:56 · answer #6 · answered by Lilly 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would write back and say you have already purchased a gift and wish her luck.
2007-08-21 02:54:28 · answer #7 · answered by Luv2Answer 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ok. maybe im missing your question...but that is pretty tacky to request money for something or even for people to buy a certain gift.
2007-08-21 02:48:33 · answer #8 · answered by Awesome Rockin Mom 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well, that's sad. Don't give the money, and just buy a nice vase.
2007-08-21 04:12:12 · answer #9 · answered by Lydia 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋