The couple in question have been married for over 30 years.What type/price range is customary if I should bring a gift?
2007-10-17 15:08:51 · 12 answers · asked by LEZLIE M 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
If they've been married that long I might get them a card and like $50 because let's face it....that's a huge acheivement these days.
I wouldn't go all out like I would for a first wedding. I mean, it would be a diff. story if it was taking place shortly after a quickie courthouse ceremony if the couple had outstanding circumstances beyond their control like the groom was in the military and his deployment was moved up or something like that. In that case it basically would be a first wedding.
2007-10-17 15:28:12 · answer #1 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vow renewals as a ceremony in itself are a recent phenomenon. They used be a sentimental thing to do as part of a wedding anniversary party....and an anniversary of MANY years...such as the 25th, 30th, etc. When they became a 'party' unto themselves I don't know but the practice has not been around long enough to develope any 'customs' or traditions connected to it. If this is part of a wedding anniversary celebration then yes...but the gifts are anniversary gifts. If it's a vow renewal as a re-do wedding-NO! You had your real wedding. You do not get gifts for having a re-do in order to experiance the big white pouffy gown & party. If it's a vow renewal for it's own sake and NOT a re-do wedding, then again no...why should anyone gift you for repeating/honoring your wedding vows....you are supposed to repeat/honor them in your heart everyday and night during your marriage...and you don't get a gift or a reward from other people for that.
2016-05-23 06:31:49 · answer #2 · answered by tamra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some invitations of this type of ceremony will state "no gifts". The couple probably has most of the household goods and knickknacks they will ever need, since they've been together over 30 years. However, if they are good friends, and you want to honor the occasion, why not present them with a gift certificate in a fancy restaurant, or tickets to a special play or sporting event? How much to spend depends on your own personal finances, what you feel you can comfortably afford.
2007-10-17 15:43:35 · answer #3 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't spend anymore than 50 dollars. I may be cheap, but I think even that's a tad high. I would get a nice picture frame or a gift card. A bottle of wine, like someone mentioned above would be a nice idea if they drink. Keep it simple and sentimental, they already have 30 yrs. of things in their house.
2007-10-17 15:35:47 · answer #4 · answered by tainted_obsession 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not customary to bring a gift to a vow renewal. To ask for gifts for a vow renewal is considered quite rude. They're already married--they got wedding gifts when they got married the first time around.
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2007-10-17 15:17:40 · answer #5 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Typically gifts are given only to those couples who are getting married and need household items. Getting them a bottle of wine would be a nice gift to give.
2007-10-17 15:43:52 · answer #6 · answered by Jasmine808 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe a very small gift. You don't need to give anything huge like someone said. $150-$200 is stupid. They got married already, they don't need to renew their vows as they don't expire!! They should not expect gifts as they would have already got them once and it's like they want more. Renewal of vows is just an excuse to have another wedding. Greedy.
2007-10-17 15:39:15 · answer #7 · answered by BTB2211 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
think of it like an anniversary party - just a token gift is necessary - perhaps a nice card with a gift card to their favorite restaurant or a round of golf or something they like to do together - I would say a $50 gift card would be a nice gift.
2007-10-17 15:13:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For a marriage that long, it is truly a celebration. I would give them a bottle of champagne or nice bunch of flowers and a card. They probably dont need more nicknacks around their house.
2007-10-17 20:33:13 · answer #9 · answered by fizzy stuff 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i would think a nice gift for someone who's been married that long is very appropriate. I would say no more then $150-200.
2007-10-17 15:11:52 · answer #10 · answered by navywife_2001 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋