Decline Wedding Invitation
I am invited to a nieces wedding in March, I can`t attend the wedding. Is it mandatory to send a wedding gift?
Posted by Anna; updated 02/11/04
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Giving a gift is never mandatory; however, it`s tradition that people give gifts to the bride/groom when they get married.
If it were me, I`d send a gift. I always acknowledge the B&G whether I attend the wedding or not, espcially when it`s family.
It`s appropriate to send gifts when you decline a wedding invitation.
Posted by Kay; updated 02/15/04
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No, it`s not mandatory,,,,but it is your niece. I have to assume you are not close, but it is still family. My Mom says that anytime that you are invited and not able to attend a wedding, you should send a gift.
Posted by Bethy; updated 02/15/04
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I agree send the gift. May not have to be much but it`s still the proper thing to do.
Posted by janine; updated 02/27/04
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I would send a gift, just to be polite. It doesn`t have to be super expensive.
Posted by Missy; updated 03/19/04
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Should you send the gift with the decline? Or- Should you send the decline, and then the gift closer to the date of the wedding?
Posted by Krystal; updated 04/10/05
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Either way is acceptable.
Posted by BridesMom; updated 04/11/05
