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MoniJ
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Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:11 am Post subject: When to give the wedding gift to the couple? How much should I spend?

I am invited to my coworker's wedding. I have know him for half a yr at work. Their wedding will be in a month. I'm planning to attend their wedding, so when should I give the wedding gift to them? should I carry the gift and give out at the wedding party? or before? or after? They have a registry, so should I send the gift directly from the store to their home? Which way is the appropriate way? How much should I spend on gift? Their registry has mostly $20-30 items, should I buy two in order to make it like a $50 gift?

ananaslice
Yahoo User

Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:15 am Post subject:

You should go to the store where they have the registry they will tell you how to do. Normally they send the stuff by themselves. You are not compelled to send multiple gifts, since they are on the list.

Summer B
Yahoo User

Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:15 am Post subject:

You bring the gift to the wedding, they will have a place to put wedding gifts at the reception. You can spend as much or as little as you want.

krazyslick
Yahoo User

Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:15 am Post subject:

any of your options for the gift are fine. I would probably bring it with me to the wedding. That is the traditional manner. OR you could give it to them at work. I had a friend give me a present at work. It was fine. I waited til I got home and opened it there. OR rather than a gift. Give $ or gift card in a card. Always a wonderful gift for newlyweds.

mamatucker
Yahoo User

Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:16 am Post subject:

I would purchase off the registry, and let the store get it to them. If I wanted to take it to the wedding, I would get a gift card and a nice congrats card and send it.

RAZR
Yahoo User

Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:18 am Post subject:

the truth of the matter is, any gift is fine. the timing can be any as well, before, after or on the day itself. there is no rule book on gift giving etiquette 101 for weddings. if they are close to you, you may want to give the gift early and have it delivered to their home; or, if u dont have the time to send it in before, you cud bring it along on the day itself and leave it to the assigned usherettes at the reception. its really no big deal if you get a low priced gift. coz whatever it is they want is already listed on the registry so whatever you buy on that list is already a good choice. relax and take a breather...don't rush yourself.

PHILIP C
Yahoo User

Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:18 am Post subject:

To be honest, these days use an online store and give to the value you feel you can afford, That way no one gets embarassed, you can know the all is done for you by professionals. I did this for my neice early this month and we just had a good time at the wedding.

Jokaroo
Yahoo User

Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:21 am Post subject:

Choose from the registry, bring the gift with greeting card to the wedding. You don't have to spend $50 for the gift, one item is enough since they chose it.

keilyjoseph
Yahoo User

Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:23 am Post subject:

You should always spend how much you love that person, you should give the gift at a date when you go on a special date.

VAWeddingSpecialist
Yahoo User

Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 9:04 am Post subject:

Since you've only known your co-worker for a short time, a $50-$100 combination of gifts would be fine. It is easier for the couple if you have the gift(s) mailed to their home - you will also reduce the risk of damage or loss. If you want to take it with you, leave it in the car during the ceremony and bring it out for the reception. Chances are there will be a table set up for guests to put their gifts.

kimpenn09
Yahoo User

Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 9:07 am Post subject:

Buy them one gift. They chose items they wanted and that would be affordable for everyone. There is no set rule that a $50 gift is required; they will be happy to have something they've picked out themselves. (If you're concerned, go for one of the higher-priced items.) The easiest thing to do for all involved is to send the item from the store (most stores have online registries, so you can send it from the Web site) to the home. This way, you won't have to lug a gift to the wedding, and they won't have to lug it home.

prettyrose_red
Yahoo User

Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 1:44 pm Post subject:

The appropriate way is to give the gift personally when you get to the wedding..When to give the gift? Well thats up to you, you can give it before, or after, but I prefer after, at least that way, you won't have people walk all over you( all depends how many people are going to be there) How much to spend? That's really up to you, you don't have to spend so much on a gift, it's the thought that counts.

Suzy Q
Yahoo User

Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 10:13 pm Post subject:

you look off the registry and what you can afford get it wrapped and take it to the wedding and after to the reception

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