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Gifts for the parents of bride/groom etiquette?

Sarah, on March 12, 2021 at 9:30 PM Posted in Community Conversations 0 4

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So I found out recently, my fmil will not be able to attend the wedding for personal reasons, its her choice and I respect that. She is also not attending the bridal shower or rehearsal dinner. We get along fine and have a pleasant relationship so theres no bad feelings/reasons behind it. My question is, we planned on presenting the bridesmaids, groomsmen, parents of etc. With gifts at the rehearsal dinner, should I still get fmil something even though she really isn't going to be involved in anything wedding related?

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Latest activity by Fred, on March 13, 2021 at 1:01 PM

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Michelle · on March 13, 2021 at 12:25 AM
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I would still get her something. Is there a way it can be streamed so she can still watch it?
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Sarah · on March 13, 2021 at 9:08 AM
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Thats something we are looking into.
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Michelle · on March 13, 2021 at 11:46 AM
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Parent gifts are result of wedding tv and don't have etiquette surrounding them. Outside of wedding magazines/tv, many people do not give them..a wedding is not an occasion where the couple gives gifts to others except thank yous to bridesmaids/groomsmen. However a heartfelt letter is always appreciated.
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Fred · on March 13, 2021 at 1:01 PM
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I agree with Michelle.
There is no etiquette and ... etiquette or not , there are 2-3 requirements that make a marriage valid: a recognized officiant, you have to purchase a marriage licence and in some states/countries: you have to have 1-2 witnesses each. Everything else is optional, including the ceremony processional, a white dress, the reception, etc ...
So, give her something if you trully want or if you just want to make her happy.But don't gift her because you think you have to/you should.
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