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Tiffany H
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 Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:33 pm Post subject: Okay to go ahead and give gift? |
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| I was invited to my cousin's wedding (who I am not particularly close to) and there was a little card stuck down in it saying that they're having an "envelope wedding" which is just a sugar coated way of saying cash only. I was totally offended by it, but I feel like it would cause a big deal in the family if I skipped the wedding (which was my first inclination). The problem is, is that I had already purchased my gift for them, which is one of those silver engraved Christmas ornaments that have their names and the year on it and says "Our First Christmas". Since it's personalized, it's not like I can take it back. I know it was rude of her to ask for cash, but is it even more rude for me to give her a "real" gift? I mean, it's the thought that counts, right? |
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jdecorse25
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| Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:49 pm Post subject: |
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| It is the thought that counts. i'm guessing they have all the typical wedding gifts already, so rather than have to return a whole bunch of things, they want cash instead. I wouldn't think it was that rude. I would go ahead give the gift anyway and explain that it was already purchased and give an extra $20 or something in the envelope. You know, something that won't brake the bank. |
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HAND F
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| Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:00 pm Post subject: |
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| you have selected a lovely gift. give them that an nothing else |
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labadala l
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| Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:16 pm Post subject: |
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| Go ahead and give them the gift you have already purchased, that is a lovely and thoughtful gift. If guarantee you will not by any means be the only one giving a "real" gift of your choosing.In my opinion, requesting or even hinting at at cash only gifts is incredibly tacky and rude. |
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nikita
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| Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:16 am Post subject: |
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| Tell her the truth that you got the gift before finding out about their "envelope wedding". Sorry, no cash, too bad, but take it or leave it. |
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