Hi - good friends are getting married but it will be family only for the wedding itself. There is a pre-wedding party several months before the intended nuptials to celebrate with all their friends hosted by non-family members. A wedding gift registry was on the party invitation. Am I right to be appalled? What's the etiquette in this situation and how much should be spent on the expected gift?
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Jun 26, 2008, 10:17 AM
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Re: pre-wedding celebration party gift
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Dear Kd,
Yes, you have a right to be appalled. Only those invited to the wedding should be invited to a prewedding party. And, we only include registry information in our shower invitations. Even these are going giftless for many. So, you are not obligated to give anything if not attending. It might be best to mention to your friend about this huge social faux pas and how it may be viewed. She might not know the "rules".
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