We were invited to a wedding of a co-worker of my husband. It is a second wedding for both of them. My husband barely knows this man and I've never met them at all. The invitation requests no gifts as they are combining two households.
We are going to the wedding. My husband is asking, does this really mean no gifts or would it be more correct to bring something anyway? Perhaps a gift card so they could purchase something they need?
Please help. What is the proper etiquette here?
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Re: [codymaverick] invitation requests no gifts
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Gifts are never required nor should they be expected so indicating "no gifts" on an invitation is not proper since sending an invitation does not require the recipient to give a gift. However, many guests feel uncomfortable NOT brining some sort of gift.
I am sure that this couple probably has all of the usual wedding type gifts that would be traditionally given which is why they requested no gifts to be given.
If you'd like to give a small token of your esteem then by all means select a gift you feel would reflect your relationship with the couple but again, a gift is not expected, especially since they indicated that on their invitation. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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