I'm standing in my cousin's wedding and the bridal party (5 bridesmaids, 5 groomsmen) have decided to go in together for a gift to the bride and groom (a pricey digital camera, with extra memory, and all the bells and whistles). Do I have to still give the couple my own separate gift?
My mom says that I still have to give them my cash gift (we're Italian, so it's the usual gift), but I'm a bit confused. I've already forked over the $300 for the dress, will have to pay for my hair and make up, my own hotel room and all travelling expenses since I live 8hours away from her (which I paid gladly since I knew of the costs when I accepted the position), so is this another expense that I have to add, or is it waived since I put in $75 for the gift?
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Nov 26, 2007, 11:37 AM
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Re: [lolina] bridal party gift AND personal gift?
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I'm not familiar with this Italian tradition or what the "usual gift" is, but, in the etiquette world you need only to give one gift. If you've given as a group then that is your gift. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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Nov 26, 2007, 12:11 PM
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Re: [lolina] bridal party gift AND personal gift?
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I completely agree. One gift is fine.
Also, the couple should have paid for your lodging. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
bridal party gift AND personal gift?
