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christine
September 2018

guests that come with no gift ?

christine, on July 26, 2017 at 12:27 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 95
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What is the proper and tastefully way to address the fact that some close friends and a whole family of 6 attended my son's recent wedding with no gifts? I am so disappointed in them and embarrassed. It was addressed slightly and was told the gifts were in the mail and that was over a month ago... Any suggestions??

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Latest activity by CMK, on November 17, 2018 at 2:34 PM
  • Mrs.Whooooo
    Master May 2017
    Mrs.Whooooo ·
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    You don't. While it's common to bring a gift, its not required.

  • JustPlainCat
    VIP September 2016
    JustPlainCat ·
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    "Hey, loser. Where's my stuff?"

  • WW User
    VIP October 2017
    WW User ·
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    You do nothing. There's no way to address this without being rude. And for the record, I think it's shitty not to show up without at least a card and a nice message. But they're not required, and calling them out would be petty.

  • KDoubleU
    VIP October 2017
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    Drop it. A wedding invitation should never be an invoice or demand a gift. Be like Elsa and let it go.

  • K.M.
    Master September 2018
    K.M. ·
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    You don't. No one is required to bring a gift to a wedding. Also, keep in mind that many people send gifts after the wedding.

  • Carolyn
    Super September 2017
    Carolyn ·
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    The best gift is our friends and family being there on the big day.

    Plus, they may have financial reasons outside of the wedding to not have given a gift. I wouldn't say anymore than what has already been said.

  • Maria
    Master June 2018
    Maria ·
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    A gift is no longer a gift once it's required.

  • N
    Master December 2016
    Nancy ·
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    You don't, gifts are not required. I can't believe that you are having problems with this nonissue.Have you ever seen a wedding guest greeted with, "Hello, your seats are over there and where's the gift for the B&G?"

  • Brittney
    Expert June 2018
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    I clearly have the unpopular opinion here, but I think it's pretty ridiculous to say gifts aren't required at a wedding, even if that's what the "etiquette books" say. YES they are! It is a wedding; you bring a gift. Even if all you can afford is a card, you bring that. Everyone can afford a $2.99 card and if you can't then get a sheet of paper, write your well wishes on there and fold it into an envelope.

    It truly baffles me that anyone would show up empty handed.

    That being said, as others have said, it wouldn't be appropriate to address it. You just move on. There's really nothing you can do about the foolishness of others.

  • K
    Super March 2018
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    I would not mention it to them. You may come out looking rude.

  • SuYa
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    SuYa ·
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    Let it go

  • melanie
    Master August 2017
    melanie ·
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    I'm trying to get over the fact that you said it was already slightly addressed, so what do you plan to do? Badger people over a gift? Let it go

  • Brittney
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    @gymrat lol. You're funnny. Of course not. I understand people have varying financial situations. I did say that people can bring a card if they can't afford a gift. Everyone says they can't imagine showing up to a wedding without a gift and they wouldn't dare not bring a gift to a wedding. The reason why people are probably saying this is because it is completely improper to show up empty handed at someone's wedding. The least you can do is bring a card.

  • Ashley
    VIP March 2018
    Ashley ·
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    You don't. Gifts are not required if you go to a wedding.

  • Oceankissed
    Super November 2017
    Oceankissed ·
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    Gifts are a bonus, not a requirement.

  • Rachel
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    Rachel ·
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    I know everyone has it covered but it bares repeating. You should not address this.

  • LuckyAK
    VIP March 2018
    LuckyAK ·
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    They have a year to send a gift. You don't say anything.

  • MAMW
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    MAMW ·
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    Are you really keeping tabs on who did and didn't give your child wedding gifts? Stop.

    If either of my parents confronted my guests (whether they were their friends or not) about me not getting a gift I would be mortified and so angry at my parents.

  • Hannah
    Super August 2017
    Hannah ·
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    Wow, Please don't embarass your son and his wife by making this an issue... No one is entitled to a gift.

  • lyla
    Master July 2017
    lyla ·
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    Ugh. Sadly there's really no way to address this, but I would definitely lose respect for that family. If someone is spending hundreds of dollars to host you at an event and you can't even be bothered to do so much as buy a card, you lack class and are a crappy friend. End of story.

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