I am attending a true destination wedding in Aruba this coming winter and wanted to know what the gift etiquette was. The bride and groom are graciously covering the costs of room and all-inclusive food & alcohol for 2 nights of their guests stay, however guests are responsible for the cost of airfare. I know typically value of the gift should be based on a combination of what can be afforded and the relationship the guest has with the bride/groom, however i had always heard that the normal gift giving rules don't apply for a destination wedding.
Can you please help me out?
Thanks
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Actually, gift giving is the same no matter where or when the wedding takes place. Note that the couple is being very generous by paying for guests accommodations since they aren't really obligated to do this for anyone but the bridal party. That being said, it is the couple's decision to make this gift. They shouldn't be expecting to cover their costs with gifts given by their guests. Send a wedding gift to the home of the bride before the wedding - one you think is best suited based on all of the above.
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