I recently ran into an issue with a family member about gift etiquette. We both feel that we are right and I want to know if I am being out of line.
My Maid of Honor asked me a question about what the wedding party should get my fiancé and I. First off, I had told her that they did not have to get us anything seeing as how they were already buying their dresses and tuxedo rentals. She insisted on me giving her some ideas. One of the ideas was to go in on a bed frame that we wanted. The bed frame is $700. I have a total of 14 bridesmaids and groomsmen. So it would be $50 per person.
Was I completely out of line to mention that because my Maid of Honor thought it was a great idea and so did some of my bridesmaids?
Etiquette Now
WEDDING ETIQUETTE EXPERT
Oct 24, 2006, 1:42 PM
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Re: [lovesbride] Sad & Confused Bride
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Dear Sad and Confused,
That really is a personal item and not something your attendants should give you. But, you were asked. It would have been better though to simple state that you are not expecting gifts from them and leave at that. If she wanted to give you something, she can decide what that would be.
Now, just because you have informed her what you need doesn't mean that they must give it to you. Any of the attendants may decide not to contribute.
Sad & Confused Bride
