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Wow epic wedding gift battle

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ExLady In Blue 1
Polly Ester 1
Perfection 1
Dorothy Parker 1
Semper 2
Tootiefrog 1
Frashley26 2

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Dorothy Parker --- 12 years ago -

Wow!

I guess my first question would be, why would someone have a wedding so extravagant, that they expect to recoup the cost via wedding gifts?

Secondly, yes, some etiquette should be considered when giving a wedding gift. IMO, you should give nothing less than $50, whether it's a wrapped gift or cash. $75- $100 is ideal.

Anything less than $50 seems rude and tacky. 

Semper --- 12 years ago -

The brides are way out of line. Crass and vulgar. A simple, "Thank you, for the delightful/yummy wedding gift." would have been sufficient. Doesn't matter if you're gluten intolerant or if you thought it was a tacky gift. You're supposed to invite people to your wedding because you want them to share in your special day...not because you expect to offset your extravagant wedding or to pay for your honeymoon. There shouldn't be a dollar amount associated with a gift. Everyone has different circumstances and a gift should simply be accepted graciously. 

Tootiefrog --- 12 years ago -

I have been invited to a wedding in August...we can afford a substantial wedding gift yet there are plenty of people who have been invited to the wedding that will not be able to afford a gift in the $50-$100 range. 

Frashley26 --- 12 years ago -

^^^ Exactly Semper. Some people are not genuinely nice and only use people to receive money/gifts. The brides should have just accepted the gifts .. They don't sound like good friends at all. 

Semper --- 12 years ago -

The female gift giver is apparently a co-worker of one of the brides. Her boyfriend who attended the wedding with her was the one who posted the texts.

Should make for an interesting day back at the office. 

Frashley26 --- 12 years ago -

lol 

Polly Ester --- 12 years ago -

the married couple were totally rude and tacky. first of all, no one needs to know how much your reception cost. that is the couples choice on how to celebrate with friends and family and has nothing to do with the cost of the gift.

I have spent the same amount on a gift for a backyard wedding as I have for a big, all out glitzy event. my gift is just my expression of friendship.

it really disgusts me that they put the price of a material item over their friendship. sure, it was a little different as a gift...why not embrace that instead of looking like cheap fools to all of the world? now everyone else that gave them a gift is probably wondering if their gift was enough of a reimbursement for the cost of their meal..which was probably not all that great anyway. 

ExLady In Blue --- 12 years ago -

That won't be the brides' last wedding, I'm sure. Talk about tacky and selfish! Their invitation should have read, "Susie and Jane would like you to share in their special day, but be sure to bring your checkbook! Tickets may be purchased in advance, or paid for at the door. Those wishing to sit in the 'bleacher seats' will feast on hot dogs and potato chips." 

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