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Devoted June 2014

Getting "Envelopes" as gifts

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CarrieQ, on April 30, 2014 at 4:45 PM

So, I am from Texas, getting married in Chicago. I am kind of thrown by the whole "envelope" as a gift thing. I guess registering is for the shower and guests at the wedding bring envelopes with money or checks as gifts to the wedding. We are not having a shower and I feel weird saying that we are not registered when people from Texas ask. In Texas, people bring gifts from the registry to the wedding. FH says there is no need to register. People will get the hint that we're not registered and bring a monetary gift if they want to give a gift. I feel odd about the whole thing....is this common wedding practice? Have you heard of this?

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Just Said Yes August 2014
Sarah · on August 5, 2014 at 9:34 AM
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Economists have elaborated the economics of gift-giving into the notion of a gift economy. By extension the term gift can refer to anything that makes the other happier or less sad, especially as a favour, including forgiveness and kindness. Gifts are also first and foremost presented on occasions - birthdays and Christmas being the main examples.

Sarah Khan
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