Wedding question

Question on a wedding here folks.

Saturday, I'm going to the ceremony and skipping the reception.

And I wouldn't exactly say I'm all that close to the couple.

Am I still obligated to give a gift?

 

Yes.

Most people would say if you're even invited, you're obligated to give a gift. I generally buy a gift if I'm invited.

but I would say if you show up, even if you're not partaking of the food, you should give something. Find some wooden spoons on the registry for $10 and give those.

 

How big's the wedding?

If there's 500 people going, probably not.

If only 50 are attending, I would think so.

 

Yes. If you're close enough to go to the wedding, you're close enough to give a gift. If you didn't feel close enough to the couple to attend, you could've just sent a card with your best wishes.

 

Rule I go by:

If I get an invitation in the mail, I buy a gift.

Doesn't have to be something big, but if they took the time to track down my address and mail me an invite, I get them something.

 

Why would you attend if they're not close enough for you to purchase a gift?

 

It's more that I'm too cheap to buy a gift.

 

Dude, nearly any registry will include something small enough for you to be able to afford.

 

Even a bottle of wine or something, if there's nothing cheap on the registry.

 

Could I have your address? I'd like to invite you to my, erm, bris.

 

Don't do it. He'll send you a rusty butter knife.

 

You are the queen. I bow in your general direction.