out of state wedding do you give a gift?
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J M
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 Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 9:01 am Post subject: |
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| Why are you going to the wedding. You're not close, you don't talk, it's too expensive, you're upset you can't bring the hubby and kids. Stay home, send regrets and buy them a nice gift. Take the remaining $600 you saved and have a great weekend with your family. |
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kaydust22
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| Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 9:06 am Post subject: |
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| its only right that you do, it kinda always reminds them that you came to celebrate with them on there special day, because anytime they see your gift, especially if its a nice one, and people ask where did you get that from, your name would pop up |
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Lydia
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| Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 9:18 am Post subject: |
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| Of course you do, a lovely gift. Take the bus and bring along your husband if you can find someone to look after your children. |
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IHaveAQuestion?
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| Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 9:19 am Post subject: |
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| I would send a gift and stay home, it doesn't seem like you want to go.If you are going to see your other stepsister or just want to go for any other reason, I would buy a item <$20 or just give a card. |
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Blunt
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| Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 9:22 am Post subject: |
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| Yes, you are supposed to give them a gift. As a matter of fact, I've been inviated to only one wedding here were I live and all of the weddings that I've been invited to have been out of state.I live in the midwest and last year I attended two weddings in NYC and new Hampshire; this summer I'll be going to California and Massachussets for two other weddings. I've pay for airport parking, airfare, hotel, rental car, a new gown, and I always bring a good gift. Being from out of town doesn't exempt you from giving the couple a gift.If you can't afford it, then don't go. Send a $3.50 cent card and a 41 cent stamp and tell them that you are unable to attend. If you must, send a gift card and that will save you the trip there.Good luck |
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RowerGirl
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| Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 9:24 am Post subject: |
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| Would you rethink attending the wedding? It sounds like a pretty high cost for the flight, especially when you're not close. There's no need to spend that much to go to a wedding for someone you aren't close with.That said, yes, you still need to get a gift. Spend $30 or so on something less expensive on her registry. |
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bestadvicechick
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| Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 9:41 am Post subject: |
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| If you're going to the expense to attend, then I think a $50 gift card to wherever she is registered would not be out of line. And think about it - if you're already spending $800....what is another $50? This very situation just happened to me, and I can tell you there were alot of hurt feelings. So...believe me, it's worth the $50 to avoid having bad feelings with each other. Goodluck and try to have fun. |
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chloe1995
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| Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 9:51 am Post subject: |
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| Whenever I go to an out of state wedding I still send or bring a gift. I understand that it's a lot to fly out, hotel, ect....so perhaps just give the couple something like a $25 gift card to the store they are registered to or something like that. $25 dollars should not "make or break" you, so it's probably the best bet as opposed to getting somthing from the registry in the same amount- it may only equal 1 towel. that's embarrasing. So just consider a giftcard. |
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Kads
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| Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 1:50 pm Post subject: |
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| Yes, you do need to give a gift. |
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Laura
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| Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 2:09 am Post subject: |
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| hiI think you can give them oil painting from their photo means turn their photo in oil painting it will create nice impression on them.Capture that special moment.turn it into a masterpiece that will last forever!i suggest u to look at this site i think it will help u, A great idea for a personal and unique gift is a handmade painting made from a photo that you send.Check out this site: http://www.portrait2000.comThey have many samples here http://www.portrait2000.com/samples.htmThe prices are reasonable and the outcome is amazing. |
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Loraine F
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| Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 8:37 am Post subject: |
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I would just send her a $20 gift card from target. No kids weddings are ridiculous in my book. They are excluding family members that way, and kids are definitely family members. Maybe the two that are going will be spoiled brats and spoil everything... |
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