My daughter is having a destination wedding. We live in a small town and I have hosted many parties for friends whose children have married. We never have parties where gifts are exchanged. Several of my friends want to give a party for the kids and I was told by one friend that it was only proper to invite people who are invited to the wedding. This does not hold true if gifts are not exchanged at the party is it? punkie
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Apr 20, 2006, 6:16 PM
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Re: [punkie] Destination wedding gift giving
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Dear Punkie,
There is no clear cut answer. In a sense, only those invited should be invited to prewedding parties. If we consider the bachelorette party, it isn't a gift giving event, but only those invited to the wedding are included.
But, many will have a 'get to know the happy couple' type of party with no gifts. This often includes people not invited to the wedding. The office shower is another example.
The one thing we would want to avoid is making people feel left out. So, ask yourself if any of these people would feel left out if invited to a party for the couple and not be invited to the wedding. The end result will be your answer.
And hey, if this party is held after the wedding, anyone may be invited.
Destination wedding gift giving
