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Gift Giving

AJ, on June 13, 2021 at 2:41 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 6

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Not sure what I should do in this situation. My friend and his fiancée were wedding planning for Dec. 2023. Then they moved it up to November 2021. I just received a text that now they’re having a small ceremony this July but still going ahead with their November plans as well. I’ll most likely be going to the small ceremony in July versus the November event (which is 3 hours away from me) I’m assuming I would give a gift in July? but if I do end up going to the event in November do I give another gift?

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Latest activity by Sarah, on June 14, 2021 at 12:53 PM

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Michelle · on June 13, 2021 at 2:53 PM
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One gift is plenty. Many people give 2 (one at the shower and one at the wedding) but in the case of a postponement, one gift is all you need to give.
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Courtney · on June 13, 2021 at 3:25 PM
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I agree one gift is fine. One gift at the bridal shower, and then one at the wedding, but not again at the event in November.
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Emily · on June 13, 2021 at 7:33 PM
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I feel how awkward this is, as we went to a wedding that was postponed a year later, but we gave a gift at the original marriage. Soooo I gave a card and a bottle of wine at the (second) wedding on their anniversary. But- you do not need to buy two gifts, no.
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Marianne · on June 13, 2021 at 8:14 PM
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Agreed with the others - I have a family friend that got married last August but the reception is this year. We sent a gift last year when they got married and will probably just bring a card for the reception.
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AJ · on June 13, 2021 at 8:44 PM
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Thanks everyone! That’s super helpful!
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Sarah · on June 14, 2021 at 12:53 PM
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I had the same exact scenario, except for the large wedding never happened, lol. But my plan was to give the full gift at the small ceremony (which I did) and then just a card and the bigger celebration. Really no wrong way to go here. You could do half now and half later if you want.
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