Are you supposed to buy a gift if you are in the wedding party?
2007-09-27 05:52:04 · 28 answers · asked by baseballguy20052004 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Traditionally yes.
Of course you never HAVE to buy a gift but you chose to be in the wedding party. Nobody put a gun to your head so using the expense of being in the wedding party is not an excuse of why you wouldn't bring a gift.
2007-09-27 05:55:03 · answer #1 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋
No one says you have to buy a gift at all. However, being in the wedding party doesn't exclude you if you normally would bring a gift. If the cost of everything is too much, see if someone else would like to go in on an inexpensive gift with you. You're probably not the only one feeling the financial crunch!
2007-09-27 06:43:33 · answer #2 · answered by Nicki 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Being in the wedding party doesn't exclude you. If the cost of everything is too much, see if someone else would like to go in on an inexpensive gift with you. But yes, you shouldn't show up empty handed. It doesn't have to be anything expensive, just meaningful to the couple you are sharing with.
2007-09-27 06:56:38 · answer #3 · answered by hippi_chk_99 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are mean "should" you, then yes traditionally they would expect the wedding party to also give a gift. If you can't afford it or anything, that's a different story.
2007-09-27 06:56:28 · answer #4 · answered by ShouldBeWorking 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gifts, whether the wedding party or a guest, whether you can attend or not, are never ever ever required, they are optional.
Most brides SHOULD consider you being in the wedding party as your gift. Dress, accessories, bridal shower, bachelorette party, accommodations, etc.
You aren't supposed to, but if you want to bring one go ahead.
If you are strapped for cash because of the wedding, get them a nice card. You could always get them a nice one year anniversary present. A good friend will understand if you did not give a gift.
2007-09-27 06:02:41 · answer #5 · answered by Terri 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No one HAS to buy a gift but yes, traditionally if you are in the wedding party you buy a gift for the couple.
2007-09-27 05:58:26 · answer #6 · answered by Meredith 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes. All guests invited to a wedding ceremony are supposed to bring a wedding gift for the wedding couple.
2007-09-27 05:56:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Traditionally yes! It is your choice however. Of three of my bridesmaids, only two gave me gifts. The one who didn't was a nursing student and just about ready to move to Colorado. I didn't expect her to get me one because her finances didn't allow for it. A little something is nice but If you can't, you can't.
Keep in mind, the gift does not have to be expensive. If you've spent a lot on the wedding (your bridesmaid dress etc.), it's okay to get something small. You don't have endless amounts of money to throw around!
2007-09-27 06:27:31 · answer #8 · answered by Jasmine808 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you should because as someone in the wedding party it probably means you are one of the best friends or closely related. Your gift should be sentimental though. Not just bought based on a certain price tag.
2007-09-27 06:15:53 · answer #9 · answered by RLW 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I was a brides maid in my cousins wedding and didn't get them a gift. Looking back I feel so rude simply because of the effort she put in to make her day special and to run smoothly (including for all us bridesmaids).
You are still a guest at the wedding, you should still bring a gift.
2007-09-27 06:10:29 · answer #10 · answered by Stiffler 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋