Weddings are so expensive these days. But it's a special occassion, one that will hopefully only happen once in a lifetime. So I think It's worth the price.
The newest wedding etiquette says if you decline an invitation, then you do NOT have to send a gift. However, if you accepted, then YES you must send a gift.Originally Posted by sofiecusion
Do you have to buy a gift for both the shower and the wedding?
That's ridongcolous!!! LOL Scott and I aren't close with these cousins at all! Is this just a way to scheme more gifts out of people???? UGH! I feel almost compelled to go to Scott's cousins because its being held at Scott's mom's house since it's "in the middle of where everyone is". We are also getting pressured to pay for a hotel room for the wedding which is an hour away. I will tell Scott of this scam! LOLOriginally Posted by Sadie's Mom
The newest wedding etiquette says if you decline an invitation, then you do NOT have to send a gift. However, if you accepted, then YES you must send a gift.
A lot of people want everyone in the wedding party to have the exact same tux though.Originally Posted by CDubbie
Buying a tux might be cheaper than renting several times.
That is a wonderful idea.Originally Posted by Sadie's Mom
I wish more people would do what dh & I did -- we specifically told people we did NOT want any gifts (monetary included). Instead, we provided them with a list of our favorite charitable organizations and asked them to make a contribution on our behalf instead. That way, they could spend what they were comfortable with and what they really could afford. The idea was very well received and thousands of $s were donated to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of my grandfather.
That is so true!!!Originally Posted by Arlyn
The wedding isn't the important part, the marriage is