We got married last year in town hall (only parents attended) and are having a church wedding this summer with a big reception. Several friends gave us presents last year, although they were not invited, and they sent gifts again this year after receiving the invitations(they will not attend) We feel that this is extremely generous, is it appropriate to send a gift basket as a thank you, or is a thank you card enough?
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Mar 5, 2006, 7:19 PM
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Re: [Mara1983] Second wedding...gifts?
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Dear Already Married,
Your idea of giving gift baskets is a great idea, but it is your decision of what you would like to do in this situation.
It was very generous of your friends to give to you twice for the same event. And, this is one of the problems with getting married twice to the same person. So, please plan carefully with your religious ceremony. Please remember that you are married and that this is not a wedding.
Re: [Mara1983] Second wedding...gifts?
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Yes, and speak to your clergy to ask about your ceremony. Often the church has specific ways of dealing with a ceremony for a couple who are already legally married. The will usually call this ceremony a blessing of your marriage. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
Second wedding...gifts?
