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Doll_Partz
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 Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 3:43 pm Post subject: Wedding Gift Etiquette? |
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| I have a wedding to attend this weekend that I need to get a gift for. My question is since I am a massage therapist is it rude to give them a gift certificate for massage? They have two registries, but have told me they really did not need anything. At one point the bride wanted to set up a massage with me for before the wedding, but her budget has gotten low and schedule crazy. Any suggestions?Thanks! |
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bestadvicechick
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| Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 3:46 pm Post subject: |
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| Since you can basically do the massage for free for them,I would give that as an "added bonus" rather than the whole gift. I think that would seem a little cheap personally. I would give them money for their honeymoon or a gift card to wherever they're registered PLUS the free massage. |
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Sbebe
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| Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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| You know, I think that is great. It is a thoughtful gift. I know I would like it!!! |
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jenn p
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| Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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| I think thats a nice gift get another massage therapist to help you and let them do a couples massage. |
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kateqd30
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| Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 3:50 pm Post subject: |
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| I would schedule it before the wedding if you are going to give it as a gift, since you know she wanted one but cant afford it any longer, it would be nice if you gifted it to her before hand. Just say "Jane as my wedding gift to you, I would like to give you an hour massage the day before the wedding or the morning of the wedding to help you destress"My firend is a hair stylist and she just asked me if I thought giving her services as her gift to the bride was enough, I told her that was MORE than ample and a wonderfully generous gift. The gift of your time and yor craft is much more valuable than any monetary gift you could offer. |
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MagPookie
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| Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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| Personally, I would LOVE to have a massage any time, especially before a wedding. Offer to give her a massage before the wedding and after the wedding. I would create some nice gift certificates and give them to her two weeks before the wedding. That way, if for some strange reason it's not received well, you can still buy them some small gift for the wedding. Besides, the massages don't cost you anything. |
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ndd77
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| Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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| I think a massage is a great idea. It'll be an excellent way for both the bride and groom to release the tension and stress of planning a wedding. I'm sure your gift will be well enjoyed. |
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melouofs
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| Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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| I don't know...I'm sure she'd love it, but it is free...my fiance is a photographer, and he never gives sittings or photo packages as gifts...it just seems not quite right since that's how you make your living. |
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N S
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| Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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| I would! that would be amazing! |
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Tiger Tanaka
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| Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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| bestadvicechick actually lives up to her name. her answer was perfect! |
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regzad
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| Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 4:05 pm Post subject: |
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| I think it would be nice, but if I were them and knew you were a massage therapists, I would think you got it for free. Most couples prefer cash these days. Go with a check. |
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Tricia R
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| Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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| I don't agree that you have to give this as an added bonus gift. This is a valuable gift, and it isn't free for you to give since it takes up your time, and is an hour's worth of your fixed expenses of doing massages each month, i.e., insurance, rent, utilities for your massage room.And I think that it's a gift that any bride or groom would love.You could give them each a one-half hour massage, with each of them sitting in on the other's and chatting. They will love it. |
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princessdawn1982
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| Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 4:10 pm Post subject: |
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| I would suggest you give them a massage especially since you know she wants it along with something small. Maybe massage oils for them to do massages on one another on their honeymoon or even a small gift off their registry. |
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nan s
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| Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 4:10 pm Post subject: |
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| I know I will not get best answer for this, but quite honsetly this is very tacky! If you want to offer the massages...great, but please follow this with a nice card and $$$. |
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Avis B
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| Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 4:23 pm Post subject: |
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| Although giving your professional services to this Bride and Groom as a wedding gift would not be my first answer, I do believe it is appropriate and acceptable, especially since the Bride expressed a desire to have a massage.May I suggest a gift certificate for a massage for the Bride and Groom together? Put on some romantic music and serve some bubbly after the massage. What a great memory and experience!Answered by: A Certified wedding specialist / A Professional bridal consultant / A Wedding ceremony officiant |
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