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Author Message siamvelvet72 Yahoo User Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:10 pm    Post subject: Is a shower gift and a wedding gift the same? I thought if you sent a gift for the shower then it also covered the wedding. My friend said that I also had to send a wedding present. Do I have to send two gifts for technically the same occasion? Back to top helper Yahoo User Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:13 pm    Post subject: different events = different presentsstop being cheap Back to top JP ♥ Yahoo User Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:14 pm    Post subject: Yeah. It's polite to send 2 gifts. But if you're not that close to the person then i'm sure a wedding gift INSTEAD of a shower gift would be okay Back to top iHαnnαh (TGIF) Yahoo User Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:14 pm    Post subject: A shower gift is usually for the bachlorette. It's sometimes launderie or cooking materials (usually girly stuff). The wedding gift is normally something the couple can use together. Back to top paganmom Yahoo User Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:14 pm    Post subject: Shower gifts and wedding gifts are not the same thing. Back to top pura_rosa Yahoo User Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:15 pm    Post subject: No, two different things, the shower gift is more "Personal" something for the bride herself, perhaps something sexy to wear or use on her honeymoon, the wedding gift is for both spouses, perhaps something for the home and more expensive than the shower gift, It is easy to tell, the number of times you go to eat for free the number of gifts each encounter takes. Back to top YouWish25 Yahoo User Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:16 pm    Post subject: They are two separate events and require two separate presents. The bridal shower is a traditional party held in honor of the bride. The purpose is to "shower" the bride in gifts she'll need to set up her future household (that's why we give coffee pots, dishes, towels, etc)The wedding is an entirely different celebration. It's a celebration of the actual union of the bride and groom. Therefore, a separate present is in order.The two events are not the same and two separate gifts should be given. Quite often, if you buy a registry gift for the shower, you'll give money or gift cards at the wedding. Back to top carmellat922 Yahoo User Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:16 pm    Post subject: yes you do, the shower gift is stuff they need for the house or it could be a personal gift to the bride but the wedding gift is something they registered for or money which most ppl give, if they are close family maybe like 100 if they are cousins 50 and friends 25 Back to top TotalRecipeHound Yahoo User Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:17 pm    Post subject: Yes, it is, but many people will post on here that they buy one gift for the shower and one for the wedding. Up to you, but there is no requirement to buy 2 gifts for the couple. For some showers, gifts were restricted to things for the bride (sexy lingerie, for example), so clearly WERE intended solely for the bride. In those cases, a gift for the COUPLE should follow. Back to top jaimejunebug05 Yahoo User Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:22 pm    Post subject: As far as etiquette goes, yes you should have two different gifts. However, it doesn't mean they have to be big, expensive gifts. You could get two gifts that go together and give one at the shower and one at the wedding. Back to top ihavethat45 Yahoo User Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:26 pm    Post subject: They're two separate things. Doesn't it seem unfair though? I mean single men aren't expected to give two gifts, right? Do whatever your budget allows you to do though. If you spend a lot on her shower gift, don't spend as much on her wedding present, and vice-versa. My mother-in-law has a good rule of thumb that fits her budget, "$50 on weddings, $20 for everything else."My suggestion for you is to adjust that rule to meet your own circumstances. Back to top ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTVWXYZ Yahoo User Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:28 pm    Post subject: yea you need two. because the shower's for the bride and the wedding's for the bride and groom. Back to top lialuv23 Yahoo User Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:39 pm    Post subject: no it is 2 different things one gift is for bachelor or bachelorette party and the other is for the wedding(for the both of them)...I have to buy a wedding gift and a wedding shower gift for my friend too she is getting married in october. Back to top

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