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Do I have to send a wedding gift if I'm not going to the wedding?

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Author Message Donna Yahoo User Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 4:32 pm    Post subject: Do I have to send a wedding gift if I'm not going to the wedding? I told a friend months before she sent out her wedding invites that my husband and I wouldn't be able to make it. I still received an invite last week though. We really don't have a lot of money so do I still have to send a gift even though I told her way before she mailed invites? Also, she is one to give nothing less than $100 for a gift and we just can't afford that. Thanks.One more thing...we aren't very close. We used to work together, hung out a couple of times but I haven't seen her in a year. Back to top Hagi Yahoo User Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 4:38 pm    Post subject: Is there such this as a homemade gift for wedding gifts? --You could always go to warehouse closing sales, they are always 100$ deduction.--I think you should give her a present, because she may get offended. Or you can tell her about your situation, if she's an understanding person and will accept it. Back to top Sara Yahoo User Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 4:38 pm    Post subject: You dont have to, in this case you are not obliged to send a gift because you are not going. Back to top pepsiolic Yahoo User Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 4:38 pm    Post subject: Yes, I'm sure she is registered somewhere, find something you can afford. Back to top Foamy is God Yahoo User Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 4:38 pm    Post subject: Yes, That would be very nice of you.You want to support your friend.Send only what you can affordand a really nice card. Back to top twosey Yahoo User Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 4:40 pm    Post subject: no. you don't have to send her anything. although, if she's a good friend, you might want to send a card with congratulations and offer her something more personal. Like a homemade dinner at your place, or a ride to the airport for their honeymoon.... Back to top knarfwiz Yahoo User Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 4:40 pm    Post subject: even if not attending i think it was nice of her(and good etiquette - tell me you wouldn't have been upset if you did not get one!?!?) to send you an invitation...give from your heart and give what you can afford and if she has a problem with that well maybe she's not as good a friend as you thought. Yes I am a man but good manners are everyone's business...the world would be a much better place if we all used them more! Back to top JonV Yahoo User Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 4:44 pm    Post subject: Give if you care, don't bother if you don't. But take into account the possibility that you and she might become more friendly (or at least useful to each other) in the future. Back to top bex Yahoo User Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 4:45 pm    Post subject: no your not obliged you told her you wouldn't be able to go months ago , she probs just sent it anyway for courteous reasons , just send a nice card saying hope you enjoy your big day and you will be thinking of her Back to top Pacifica Yahoo User Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 4:46 pm    Post subject: No, you are not obligated to buy a gift for anyone - ever. Its is your choice.You are not close friends, or connected by family. I suggest you send a congratulatory card from you and your husband. The invitation is simply good manners. You have already told her you would not be able to attend. She will be too busy with the wedding details to notice. Back to top Iritadragon Yahoo User Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 4:47 pm    Post subject: No you don't have to send her a gift. Go to Hallmark instead and buy a card congratulating her on her marriage, and just write a small greeting inside, turning down the invitation and wishing her the best. No gifts are necessary. Back to top mysterious Yahoo User Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 6:04 pm    Post subject: a resounding.NO Back to top

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