1. What are the rules on giving gifts when you've been invited to an event but are unable to attend?
- Weddings
- Bridal Showers
- Graduations
- Baby Showers
- Birthday Parties
- Baptisms
Are you expected to send a gift at all times?
2. What are the rules on baby showers for the same parents? For example, you are are invited (over the years of course) to several baby showers born to the same parents.
3. If you're invited to multiple bridal showers because you and the bride share multiple circles of friends, are you expected to give a gift each time?
In case you're wondering why all the questions, they're basically because I'm curious to hear what others think. I wonder if I'm too giving or not giving enough.
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I like to send the party a card with a small gift (gift cert). At least the card...
Our good friends sent us their kids graduation cards even though they know we will not be flying out their to attend. So, we of course sent back an AMEX gift card.
1. What are the rules on giving gifts when you've been invited to an event but are unable to attend?
It honestly depends on if they are out of town & how close I am with them. Also their gift giving habits in the past...
2. What are the rules on baby showers for the same parents? For example, you are are invited (over the years of course) to several baby showers born to the same parents.
This also depends on how close I am with the parents & how far apart the children are --- I don't feel that you should have multiple baby showers - but I think that it is okay to do a family 'baby bbq' celebration or luncheon just to celebrate - making note that gifts are totally unnecessary, it is just to celebrate the new addition. If I am close to the person, I will buy a gift - but fun gift like clothing or baby toys, nothing huge.
3. If you're invited to multiple bridal showers because you and the bride share multiple circles of friends, are you expected to give a gift each time? I would split the gift in 2 & give half at each.
The answer depends on how good of a friend is it? If it's a casual friend that I only see once a year, they get a card and maybe a small gift. If it's a good friend, then well, I'll suck it up and buy a decent gift (even for repeat events like the 5th kid). With respect to attending multiple events because of same circle of friends, can you go in together for a group gift for each recipient?
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