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Wedding question

Discussion in 'Anything goes' started by Dude, Oct 15, 2009.

  1. Care Bear

    Care Bear Guest

    Sure it does. But I don't think that has anything to do with him buying any sort of gift or not...or attending, really. They're paying for him to enjoy (presumably) free food and beverages. A person may not choose that sort of wedding for himself, but who is he/she to judge how other people choose to celebrate their marriage?
     
  2. copperpot

    copperpot Well-Known Member

    Your friends will take note that you were there and didn't bring a gift. Trust me. I was married nine years ago and I can remember who gave me what almost to a T. You don't want to be known as the cheap guy on top of the guy who blew off the reception. Give something, anything.
     
  3. Cadet

    Cadet Guest

    Absolutely. And in no way do I condone what Dude is considering here. I think it's a pretty douchebag move. Just saying I agree with that particular sentiment.
     
  4. Lugnuts

    Lugnuts Well-Known Member

    Great. Dude, have you met Cadet? Cadet - Dude.

    Another successful match! [/crossthread]
     
  5. Magic In The Night

    Magic In The Night Active Member

    I say, because you're going to the ceremony, you should give something. If you're not going to any part of the wedding or reception and you send in the no card, you're not obligated to buy a gift. I have done this several times.
     
  6. RickStain

    RickStain Well-Known Member

    People are lazy, unthinking spenders in every facet of life.

    Our wedding was under $1,500 and it was awesome.
     
  7. three_bags_full

    three_bags_full Well-Known Member

    Same here.
     
  8. Was in a wedding this summer and somehow, all the bridesmaids were either engaged or marries with five single groomsmen. Needless to say, none of us got any that night.

    And along the same lines, if you're asked to be in someone's wedding, should you still give a gift? I mean, I spent $140 on my tux for the wedding. My sister said a gift wasn't necessary since I was paying for my tux, but I still obligated to do something. So I bought the groom (my best friend) a bottle of Jack Daniels, and his wife a bottle of her favorite wine. Did I do too much?
     
  9. three_bags_full

    three_bags_full Well-Known Member

    Nah. You done good.
     
  10. Dude

    Dude Well-Known Member

    For anyone that cares. Ceremony was attended. Half hour of life was wasted. $100 gift was given. Reception was skipped.
     
  11. RickStain

    RickStain Well-Known Member

    I want to be your friend. I don't think I got a $100 gift from anyone who didn't contribute to my genetic makeup.
     
  12. zeke12

    zeke12 Guest

    Wow. Well, hope it was a nice ceremony?
     
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