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re: Serious Question: Wedding Gifts After Spending So Much Money to Attend?
Posted on 1/26/24 at 2:35 pm to facher08
Posted on 1/26/24 at 2:35 pm to facher08
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It isn't the industry that is dictating that you provide a gift. However, I agree with your point. The tradition of providing a gift came from a time when wedding ceremonies were attended by locals and the newlyweds were generally starting their lives together at a young age before they had time to build up any wealth or possessions. The gift was also meant to be a thank you for providing food and entertainment at the reception.
Yeah I'm shocked how many downvotes I'm getting. Money doesn't grow on trees and if I'm spending near 1000 dollars between hotel, plane tickets, dry cleaning, etc. it just feels like getting a gift on top of it is overkill.
Clearly a lot of y'all don't feel that way.
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Posted on 1/26/24 at 2:40 pm to pelicansfan123
I agree. Same with baby shower for baby out of wedlock. I know it’s old fashioned but not a fan
Posted on 1/26/24 at 2:46 pm to pelicansfan123
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Money doesn't grow on trees and if I'm spending near 1000 dollars between hotel, plane tickets, dry cleaning, etc. it just feels like getting a gift on top of it is overkill.
If you struggle to afford going to the wedding, you probably shouldn’t go. Problem of the gift solved.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 2:56 pm to pelicansfan123
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Yeah I'm shocked how many downvotes I'm getting. Money doesn't grow on trees and if I'm spending near 1000 dollars between hotel, plane tickets, dry cleaning, etc. it just feels like getting a gift on top of it is overkill.
Clearly a lot of y'all don't feel that way.
I down voted you because you can't figure this out. First, family or friends aside, they're assholes. They chose to be married at some remote location. These people only care about themselves. Second, they are not holding a gun to your head to go. That is definitely your call. I wouldn't go unless I was pre-planning a vacation there already and even then I don't want a wedding involved in my vacation plans. Anyone planning a get-away wedding should understand that no one may show up. That's on them...not you. Otherwise, they can pay their attendee's entire expenses.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 6:24 pm to pelicansfan123
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Yeah I'm shocked how many downvotes I'm getting.
Be glad you posted on a Friday night when this place is slow
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