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We received gifts of cash from friends for our wedding. Can we give gifts if we can't afford as much cash?

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Chrz
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Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 12:27 pm Post subject: We received gifts of cash from friends for our wedding. Can we give gifts if we can't afford as much cash?

We're new home owners and don't have a lot of spare funds. I could find nice gifts that wouldn't cost as much, but I feel guilty not being able to give the same amount they gave us.

Stacy R
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Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 12:34 pm Post subject:

A gift should come from the heart, not the wallet.

Angelic Julie
Yahoo User

Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 12:34 pm Post subject:

if they are real friends they will understand and if they don't they are very materialistici think giving a gift is a wonderful idea, many ppl will give them cash and it will be spent on bills etc, as least what you get them will be useful or decorative...and i'm sure they appreciate your position as new home owners. stick with the prezzie idea, i'm sure they will love it!

Da Bomb
Yahoo User

Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 12:35 pm Post subject:

you give from the heart & no true friend would want you to strap yourselves just to give them a gift of equal value. Give what you can. A true friend is priceless!

david g(24 RULES !!!!!)
Yahoo User

Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 12:36 pm Post subject:

I'm sure they will understand and a nice gift from the heart is better then cash anyway,to me it shows that you care !!!

Jayne
Yahoo User

Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 12:36 pm Post subject:

buy them something off their registry. You know they want the gift so it is easy. You could buy a set of towels they picked out or one piece of crystal. There is always a good variety on registries. The amount should not matter. It's the thought that counts.

Butterfly
Yahoo User

Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 12:36 pm Post subject:

You should not feel guilty about it and just give what you can. I have attended many weddings and purchased a nice gift when I could afford it and then attended other friends weddings who were at previous ones I attended and the gift wasn't as nice because I didnt have much money. None of these friends were ever hurt over it and knew my current situations. Dont feel guilty, just do what you can.

Twosey
Yahoo User

Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 12:37 pm Post subject:

Give what you can, not what others expect. If you don't feel comfortable giving cash because of the amount, a sincere, thoughtful gift might be worth much more to them and to you

Joycee
Yahoo User

Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 12:42 pm Post subject:

A gift is fine...its not like they are going to walk up to your face and smack you for not bringing money...I am sure they are more civil than that...Just take the gift..I am sure your presents means more to them than anything else..

LadyD1019
Yahoo User

Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 12:45 pm Post subject:

Don't feel that you have to match what they gave you. I am sure they understand your situation with just being married and owning a new home. A gift should be something throughtful that you give. It doesn't matter how much you spend on it. I wouldn't go empty handed though!

tehuskey513
Yahoo User

Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 1:10 pm Post subject:

Honestly, do you really remember exactly how much each of these people gave you? Couples getting married recieve so many gifts that often after the thankyou note is written, its hard to remember who gave you what. Not that the gift isn't appreciated, its just a lot to keep track of. We remember the ones that stick out like unexpected large sums of money or thoughtful sentimental gifts from family members. I'm sure they will appreciate whatever you can afford to give them, and as long as it comes from the heart, you can feel good about giving it. I know everyone has already said this, but it isn't about how much it costs, its the thought that counts.

blondie-princess
Yahoo User

Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 1:23 pm Post subject:

Invite them over for a nice dinner with drinks/cocktails.. and give them a really nice card. They will totally understand since you JUST bought a new house. They'll also love the opportunity to visit you in your new home! Give them a nice bottle of wine or a yummy dessert as their 'favor'.

ami a
Yahoo User

Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 1:30 pm Post subject:

its the thought that counts not how much you spend

Lydia
Yahoo User

Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 1:31 pm Post subject:

It's not expected that you match gifts cost-wise. Best to choose something which you think they might like, and it can be modestly priced. Check those sales for brand names if it would make you feel better!

R R
Yahoo User

Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 1:45 pm Post subject:

Of course you can - you should never feel obliged to give cash.

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