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wedding gifts for elopement

Nakwandry
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wedding gifts for elopement

My stepsister is eloping to Jamaica, it will be the 2nd marriage for both. They have suggested that their decision to elope is a budgetary one, though my stepsister actually eloped for her first wedding & had a big country club wedding reception upon her return. The couple have been living together for quite some time but have registered for wedding gifts, despite having no plans for a reception or party. Part of me feels hurt that presents are expected, while presence is clearly not! Am I wrong?

(This post was edited by the_admin on Aug 17, 2004, 8:38 AM)

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Presents should never be EXPECTED even when your prescence IS! Wedding gifts should come from the heart.

If your sister has asked for a gift or implied that gifts are expected...shame on her. Pirate

The mere fact that they have registered for wedding gifts does not mean that you are obligated to give a gift.

If you feel you want to give a small rememberance to wish them luck in their new lives together, by all means, go ahead and give but gifts should never be expected, with or without the reception.

(This post was edited by the_admin on Aug 17, 2004, 8:37 AM)