My friend was married 2 weeks before her bridal shower on short notice....she recieved gifts at her bridal shower only.....they were only married for a total of 38 days.....does she return the gifts from the shower which were only kept for a couple of weeks or do they keep them and split them between themselves???? can anyone tell me the proper etiquette here????
2007-10-21 16:31:12 · 6 answers · asked by Amy N 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I would say that the gifts should be returned. It sounds like she received the gifts about three weeks before they split up, right? Shower gifts are given to help set up a new household- since there is no household, anything that is unused should be returned.
2007-10-21 16:39:29 · answer #1 · answered by sarah jane 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Since they did get married then they can keep the wedding gifts. It is only proper to return wedding gifts if the wedding is called off.
They can split them up and should still send out thank you cards to each person who gave them a gift.
2007-10-21 16:36:11 · answer #2 · answered by Madison 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To no longer a deposit a investigate in well timed process could be very impolite, due to the fact that it leaves the giver in suspense of while that money shall be deducted from the account. To go back the investigate could even be ungrateful. If he gave you a investigate, it way the money is ready apart for you. That cash in his brain is already counted as long gone, in order he adjusts to unemployment he'll no longer use it. Just coins the investigate. However, you'll be able to consistently wait somewhat bit and spend the money on him/his loved ones is you particularly suppose strongly. Maybe provide a present certificates for his birthday or for Christmas, however ensure it isn't for the special identical quantity in order that it isn't too visible. You would additionally support out by means of bringing a couple of freezable foods to his residence (like lasagna).
2016-09-05 19:17:18 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they should return the gifts if they were married less than 2 months.
2007-10-22 03:09:09 · answer #4 · answered by abrennan01 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well after 38 days, the gifts are considered by any terms used. They may as well split them, and still send thank you cards.
2007-10-21 16:34:25 · answer #5 · answered by helper 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
She should return the gifts. Think of it as accepting scholarship money and then dropping out of school. You have to finish what you started or give the money back.
2007-10-21 16:35:00 · answer #6 · answered by slogirl 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋