I am the Maid of Honor and ALSO the sister of the bride. My mother and I have recently had conflicting ideas on the wedding present. Both My mother and gave the Bridal shower. Do I, the sister, give a gift to my sister for her wedding also? or as a Maid of Honor do I give the bride a present? Does the mother of the bride give a gift if she is also the only family member paying for the wedding?
Also if a gift is to be given by both or either, what is an appropriate gift to give?
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May 31, 2004, 11:28 AM
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Re: [jennp26] Wedding Gift From Family
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Dear Gifts,
First of all, all gift giving is optional. However, you could give your sister a gift as a sister, or an Honor Attendant, or all of the attendants (including you) could pool your resources and purchase a joint gift. Your mother does not have to give a gift because it is understood that her gift is the wedding. It is her choice. As for the gift itself, that would be your choice. There is no one gift fits all answer for that one.
Finally, please... family members should not host showers for other family members. It is as if you are begging for gifts for your family. Sorry.
Wedding Gift From Family
