What value gift to give for reception after destination wedding
My cousin had a destination wedding in Mexico in January. They are now having a stateside reception in July. It will be a cocktail reception without a main course. To further complicate issues, I will be unable to attend the stateside reception.
Do I give the same gift value as if I was attending the reception? And is the same gift value given even though this is a followup reception without a ceremony and without a dinner?
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Re: What value gift to give for reception after destination wedding
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Gifts are only expected for the wedding, not the reception. And, there is no such things as "gift value". Gifts are given from the heart. There is no equation to figure out what you should spend on a gift. That just doesn't make sense since therereally is no way to figure out what the couple is spending. Plus, we don't host events to get guests to cover the bill by sending a gift which equals that amount.
If you want to congratulate the couple by sending a gift, then send the gift which represents your relationship and what you can afford. Note that when invited to the wedding, it is customary to send a gift to the home of the bride before the wedding. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
What value gift to give for reception after destination wedding
