An old college friend's wedding is coming up. I won't be able to attend, but I am unclear if a gift is still neccesary and if so, on what scale. I haven't had any contact with her for over a year, but we did hang out a lot in undergrad. Also, I'm a student, and money is an issue. She's registered at regular homeware stores. Any suggestions?
2007-09-05 15:18:23 · 8 answers · asked by T 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
NO GIFT REQUIRED OR SHOULD BE EXPECTED. SEND A CARD!!
Seriously, please don't feel obligated to send a gift for an acquaintance like this. Your finances are tight, take care of yourself and family first in this case. The rule of thumb for situations like gift giving is: Never spend more than you can afford.
2007-09-05 15:30:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you aren't attending the wedding you are under no obligation to send a gift.. However, if you were really good friends and you can spare some money send her a nice card and a small monetary gift.. Also, maybe try and re-kindle a friendship and make sure she has a proper phone, address, e-mail so she can contact you... Good luck
2007-09-05 17:30:33 · answer #2 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-14 07:38:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are not attending you can send a card and a small gift card for the store at which she is registered. You are not obligated to send a gift for a wedding you do not attend. If you haven't seen her in a year you will probably never hear from her again anyway.
2007-09-05 15:22:50 · answer #4 · answered by bevrossg 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
How about a card and a $25 gift certificate to her favorite homeware store? I think it's quite appropriate and thoughtful.
2007-09-05 15:27:06 · answer #5 · answered by autumlovr 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would say between $25-30. No more than that.
2007-09-05 15:34:32 · answer #6 · answered by **sam** 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can't attend and you are not close to her..no gift is needed.
2007-09-06 03:06:02 · answer #7 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy her a toaster or a blender.
Or just give her $50 in a card, if you can afford it.
2007-09-05 16:18:12 · answer #8 · answered by Tonya W 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋