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Mama to 2006 & 2008
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 Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:03 am Post subject: Wedding gift for a couple I don't know...? |
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| My husband and I were invited to a wedding/reception for a co-worker of his. The couple has been living together for 20 years and just recently got married. The invitation said "no gifts" and the couple didn't register because they're older and since they are living together already have a furnished home. We are unable to attend the wedding, but I would like to send them a little gift as a show of support/celebration of their union. The problem is, I've met the lady only twice (at my husband's company Christmas parties) and have no idea of their taste. Can anyone think of a good present that will be enjoyed by people of almost any style and taste (i.e. I have no idea if their home decor is modern or country)? My budget is the $35 - $50 range.I think they said "no gifts" because they didn't want people to feel obligated (they have a large guest list to their reception) and don't feel like they need a lot because they're not setting up a new home. However, I want to send a gift out of love and encouragement since we are unable to show support by our presence at the wedding. I'm not attempting to "second guess" them, a gift is just that, something given with no expectation of return. |
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Brown Eyed Girl ;)
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:10 am Post subject: |
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How about you make a donation in their name to a charity of your choice?  |
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Melissa J
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:11 am Post subject: |
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| If it were me, I would just give them money in a card so that they can use it for what they need. |
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Drake's Mommy
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:12 am Post subject: |
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| Since they requested "no gifts", maybe that would be the best option -- don't give them anything but perhaps a nice card to offer your congrats. If you're set on giving them something, give them a gift card to a restaurant, send them a gift basket, or maybe donate money in their honor to a place they would appreciate, like your local humane society, if they like animals. |
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saito
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:15 am Post subject: |
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| gift is something taht we show our appreciation and send ur well wishes. no matter whats their taste is they have to be respectable to whatever gift u give to them.besides they r not going to tell u that they dont like the gift r they? so open ur mind and buy a gift what u and ur husband want if u were the newly married byeeeeee |
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navyfamily03
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:17 am Post subject: |
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| If they said no gifts then that is probably what they meant. They have been living together for 20 years and probably don't need anything. If you really want to get them something get them a dinner gift card or movie passes or something like that. That would fit your price range too. |
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Domestic Goddess
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:17 am Post subject: |
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| When my mom remarried to a fellow widower, I donated all of my frequent flier miles to the Make a Wish foundation. They sent a nice letter to them saying that in honor of their new life together, a child's wish could be granted. I only used my frequent flier miles because I was cancelling the credit card that had some on it, but you could make a monetary donation to any charity in honor of their wedding. |
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Kat mom of 4
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:19 am Post subject: |
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| A bottle of inexpensive wine.A Gift Card to a local restaurant. |
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Georgie
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:21 am Post subject: |
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| Ok as the invitation says "no gifts" it means just that, what you can do is give them a really nice card, wishing them the best for their future. The problem of giving someone who has clearly stated "no gift" is one you will embarrass them, and others who attend the wedding reception. If you feel you need to give something, then as Brown eyed girl suggested, make a donation to a charity, and putting a nice note in the card that as they requested "no gifts" I gave a donation to a charity in your name, especially if you have asked what is their favourite charity is, as it will have more meaning to them. |
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teenincommunism
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:29 am Post subject: |
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| Gift cards, bed, bath and beyond gift card might suit the wedding best, check it online.www.bedbathandbeyond.comThey'll have towels, bedsheets, comfortersrobes, nice gadgets and lots of sorts. |
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melouofs
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:33 am Post subject: |
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| A bottle of champagne and 2 glasses is a nice gift for that scenario, IMO. |
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Savage
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:36 am Post subject: |
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| get them a gift card to a restaurant....a free night out is always appreciated and it makes no difference what their house looks like! |
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peach
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:49 am Post subject: |
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| Simply send them money in a nice card.That is sufficient.Twenty dollars is enough.This is quite acceptable. |
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B2B 08-01-09
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:55 am Post subject: |
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| I think either a gift card or money.. But also think about what the invitation said "No Gifts", so you might just want to send them a card extending your congratulations. |
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Jonny B
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:58 am Post subject: |
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| "No Gifts" menas just that. It is not a solicitation for you to second guess the couple. |
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