My husband and I are going to his cousin's wedding this Saturday. He and his fiancee attended our wedding last August, and we did not receive a wedding card or gift from them. I am the type of person that always gives a gift when attending a wedding, however, I feel that since they did not get us a gift, we are not obligated to get them one. Any advice on this? Thanks.
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Re: [fuzzybunn] Gift giving question
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Dear Giftless,
Gift giving in my opinion is from the heart. We give according to our relationship with the person, not if we were given a gift. So, it is your decision.
Perhaps this person is starting a new trend--less gifts.
Re: [fuzzybunn] Gift giving question
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If you feel this cousin was being rude by not bringing a gift to your wedding, then if you, in turn, do not give your cousing a gift, aren't you to be considered rude as well? Try to base your decison on what you think is right and not what others have done and I'm sure you'll make the right choice.
I agree with Rebecca; one should never be obligated to send a gift and gift giving should be related to the relationship you have with the recipient. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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