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goldfish333
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 Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 12:15 pm Post subject: Wedding Gift? |
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| Hi,I have got an invitation for the wedding from a lady who works @ the same office.I am not able to attend the wedding unfortunately, but I want to give her a gift.My questions are:* She doesn't have the wedding registry. She always says she needs cash very casually. Could I give her cash? (is it rude?) How much should I? If the money is OK, how can I give it? (with a card? or just put an envelop?) If the money is not OK, what else should I give?* When can I give my gift to her? Just before the wedding? After? Or should I give it when I say I am not attending his wedding?I have never attended US wedding, so I don't know what to do. Thank you for your help. |
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Sahara
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| Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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That is really nice of you. You could give her cash in a nice card. The amount is totally up to you. I wouldn't give too much unless you are really close to her. But it's what you feel comfortable with. It could be $25 to $50. That's what I've seen given but again it's totally up to you. You don't have to give a gift but you seem to know that.  |
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surojabu
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| Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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| Rather than giving cash, I would give a gift card to a speciality store like Bed Bath and Beyond or a department store like JC Penny, Macy's, Sears, etc. Don't feel like you have to give more than you can afford. Anywhere from $25 to $50 is more than appropriate. Or you could get her a beautiful wedding photo frame -- that always makes a nice gift. You should definitely get a card to go with whatever gift you decide to get. Some people, especially relatives, sometimes wait until after the wedding to give the bride and groom their present and oftentimes that gift is mailed to their home. However, since you work with this person, I would go ahead and give your present to her now since you have received your invitation. At the same time you're giving the gift, explain that you won't be able to attend the wedding. However, still mail out the little RSVP card that comes with the invitation so the people helping her with the wedding will get your answer. |
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Melissa
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| Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 12:40 pm Post subject: |
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| You could give her a nice card (with a money slot) and give money, but since she's a co-worker i woudl get her perhaps a gift card instead...could be to anywhere! Her favourite resteraunt, clothing store, grocery store etc. |
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Catherine E: VT
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| Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 12:48 pm Post subject: |
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| I'd give her a nice card with cash in it. Since you can't attend, I'd either mail it to her house (in enough time so that she receives it before the wedding) or give it to her in person when you see her before the wedding.I'd tell her in person that you are unable to attend, but also make sure to send in a reply card if they sent one in the invitation.As for how much to give...that really depends on what you can afford and how close you are to her. For a coworker that I'm not very close to, I'd probably give $50. (You don't need to do more than that, especially since you aren't attending the wedding.) For people that I'm closer to, I give $100. |
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anne b
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| Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 1:15 pm Post subject: |
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| Don't give cash, what about a nice bottle of wine and some fancy chocolates for when they get back from Honeymoon. If you want to give cash get a gift card. |
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nikita
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| Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 6:34 am Post subject: |
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| Give her a gift card of $25 in a pink colored envelope. Give it to her when you tell her you won't be attending. |
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